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Gymnocladus dioica



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Gymnocladus dioica
Kentucky coffeetree

A large oval deciduous tree with bipinnately compound leaves and good cultural adaptability. The genus name means "naked branch", a feature which gives the plant a very bare and bold or picturesque winter appearance.

Habit:Oval with coarse branching, picturesque
Size:60-75' high
Color:Dark green
Texture:Medium-fine in summer changing to medium-coarse or coarse in winter
Hardiness:Zone 4a USDA
Habitat:New York - Louisiana - Oklahoma - South Dakota
Family:Fabaceae

 
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