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Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™

Scientific Name: Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso-JFS'

Also Known As

  • Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso'
  • Espresso Kentucky Coffee Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-50'
  • W: 20'-35'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™ plant details

Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, tropical-looking, vase-shaped

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 60-75' male selection of a climate/soil (even alkaline) tolerant native tree has the large ferny (doubly-compound) foliage and upright white flowers of its parent in fact, it?s the same except NO littering pods! S/M-D
Oval shape with upright arching branches. Seedless. Compound leaves bluish green, fall yellow. Zones 5-9.

Gardening facts about Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™ plant

How to Grow Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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