Espresso Kentucky Coffee Tree Fall

Water deeply when first establishing the tree.

Espresso kentucky coffee tree fall. Trees are late to leaf out in spring and are one of the first to drop leaves in the fall. Oval to vase shaped with upright arching branches foliage. The large bipinnately compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Huge doubly compound leaves bluish green fall color.

The bark is rough and furrowed and the older branches terminate in a flower cluster forcing new branches to form in a zig zag pattern. Espresso kentucky coffeetree has forest green foliage throughout the season. Espresso kentucky coffee tree. The huge doubly compound leaves give this tree a tropical feel and the arching branches present an elm like form.

The rough dark brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Care and growing tips. After established it is very adaptable to both dry and moist soil. Native to the midwest this tree bears leathery reddish brown seed pods that add winter interest to the midwestern landscape.

Fall color quality is not reliable. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Some years very attractive some years not much. The kentucky coffeetree s tolerance to pollution and a wide range of soils makes it a suitable tree for urban environments.

This is a seedless selection. A pure kentucky coffeetree seed pods included can be viewed at our nursery in menomonee falls. It s delicate yet large compound leaves give it an exotic almost tropical appearance in the summer and when prepared properly its seeds can be ground and brewed as a coffee substitute. If you want a tree that s not only a showpiece to your landscape but a conversation piece as well the espresso kentucky coffeetree is an excellent choice.

However unroasted pods and seeds are toxic. The kentucky coffeetree gymnocladus dioicus is a tree in the subfamily caesalpinioideae of the pea family fabaceae native to the midwest and upper south of north america the seed may be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee beans. Genus name come from gumnos meaning naked and klados meaning branch as the tree is bare of leaves for many months. Gymnocladus dioicus espresso jfs available fall.

The wood from the tree is used by cabinetmakers and carpenters it is planted as a street tree. Another star performer in the nyc street tree evaluations gymnocladus has emerged as a very durable shademaker in demanding urban concrete cut outs. Espresso kentucky coffee tree. If you ever travel to galena illinois take a walk along the galena river.

Because leaves of this tree are late to emerge and early to fall the kentucky coffeetree is without leaves or naked much of the year. Espresso kentucky coffeetree in fall here is how it looks in the winter with no foliage.