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Gymnocladus dioicus

Common name(s): Kentucky Coffee Tree
Family name: Fabaceae
Common family name: Bean Family, Pea Family, Legume Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 4A
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun
Flower color: green
Plant height: 45 feet - 75 feet
Plant spread: 30 feet - 50 feet
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form: upright
Leaf color: green
Range: Eastern United States
Habit: tree
Special characteristics: Fall Color, Fragrance, Drought Tolerant

A course-textured tree with horizontal, ascending branches. Only female trees have large quantities of seed pods. Tolerant of air pollution and drought.

Zones 3 - 8

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