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    Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™

    Scientific Name: Gymnocladus dioicus 'Morton'

    Also Known As

    • Skinny Latte™ Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™ plant details

    Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: columnar, rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and pollution
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A stately and versatile Midwest native, extremely tolerant of a variety of conditions. In addition, ours are grafted males making them excellent street trees with no fruit debris. Nearly columnar but with a slightly wider base. Green leaflets form 36in long and 24in wide frond-like fans; yellow fall color. Flowers are greenish-white 8-10in spike-like clusters. The bark is rough, scaly and dark brown.

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™ plant

    How to Grow Gymnocladus dioicus Skinny Latte™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • 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 dioicus Espresso™

    Scientific Name: Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso-JFS'

    aka Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso', Espresso Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 20'-35'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™ foliage by Forestfarm
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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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