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Espresso Kentucky coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso'


Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 50.0 ft. to 60.0 ft.
Spread: 40.0 ft. to 50.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
May, June
Flower Color
Green Shades, Yellow Shades, Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Blue Shades, Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Air Pollution Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Streetscape Plants, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.| Don't Consume. Plant Parts May Be Poisonous.| Plant Parts Known To Be Poisonous For Livestock.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Gymnocladus dioicus is native to most of the eastern half of the U.S.


Salt tolerant and does not produce fruit.