Gymnocladus dioica

Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Large deciduous tree native to Eastern North America, featuring unique bipinnate leaves and hard seeds historically used as coffee substitutes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Kentucky Coffee Tree
Family Fabaceae
Genus Gymnocladus
Species Dioica
Origin North America
Blooming Summer, inconspicuous creamy-white flowers in panicles
Leaf Color Light to dark green, yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Deep, fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates clay and alkaline soils.

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Watering

Water regularly when young; drought tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is essential for optimal growth and seed production; tolerate partial shade but less vigorous.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

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Pruning

Prune dead or damaged branches in late winter; minimal pruning required due to strong structure.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Apr
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-22° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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