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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Oval shape with upright arching branches. Seedless. Compound leaves bluish green, fall yellow. Zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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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    Gymnocladus dioicus

    aka Gymnocladus dioica, Kentucky Coffeetree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 30'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gymnocladus dioicus form by Bruce Marlin
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    Gymnocladus chinensis

    aka Soap Tree, Yunnan Bean

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-70'

    Width: 40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gymnocladus chinensis foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™

    Scientific Name: Gymnocladus dioicus 'Morton'

    aka Skinny Latte™ Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™ foliage by Forestfarm
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