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Kentucky Coffee tree is possibly a tree left over from the dinosaur age. It has an open habit with robust branches and few twigs. New leaves open pinkish and are early to fall in the autumn with yellow colouration. Pale green flowers in June give rise to large leathery seed pods. The seeds are toxic until roasted when they can be used as a coffee substitute.
Gymnocladus dioicus
Common name: Kentucky Coffee Tree
Native: USA, Midwest
Provenance: USA
Size and Spread (10yrs): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Scarify or chip the seed
Seeds/kg: 500
Ideal Sowing time:
Soil conditions: prefers it moist and rich, but generally tolerant.
Planting: Casts only a light shade, so a good garden tree. Prefers sun.
Mature height: up to 20m moderately fast growing.
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| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | small seed pkt (5 seeds), seed pkt (20 seeds) |
| Genus | Gymnocladus |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | fruit |
| Requires | damp |
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