Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso'
Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus ′Espresso′ - Bark
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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Male clone; male flowers in 4" clusters with mild ornamental interest)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Late to leaf out in the spring; blue-green bipinnately-compound leaves in the summer); Yellow (Variable fall color)
 Ultimate Height:
50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
35 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to soils, but less tolerant of heavy clays
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are alternate, bipinnately compound, and large to 3' long and 2' wide. Leaflets entire. Prominent, large V-shaped or heart-shaped leaf scars. Salmon colored inner bark. Bark is scaly, ridged, and roughened.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 289
  • Pollution Tolerant 217
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187
  • Park Tree 42
  • Shade Tree 181
  • Specimen 630
  • Slow Growth Rate 272
  • Winter Interest 117

    • Additional Information

    Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso' is a large, male, fruitless deciduous tree with strong winter character with its vase-like habit and rough bark.

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