Open crowned with sparse branching. Each of the Kentucky coffeetree’s large leaves are made up of dozens of small leaflets, all turning a soft yellow in the fall. This strange and erratic pattern of distribution is unique to Kentucky coffeetree, and the cause of this irregular distribution is unknown.
Coarse branches form a broad rounded canopy Inconspicuous yellow flowers in late spring produce dark pods. Its strikingly bold and coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced landscape composition. The Tree Montgomery program plants coffeetrees in varieties with and without seeds. Suitable to plant throughout the state. Kentucky coffeetree is a fast-growing tree when young with moderate to slow growth as the tree ages attaining 12 to 14 feet in 10 years.
Flowers: Spring, Summer Leaves: Alternate, Compound, Entire Habitat: Open areas, woods.
Known as a tough, messy tree, it is ideal as a shade tree on larger, ungroomed properties. This is a very desirable selection of one of our special native trees. Height: 50-70 feet Spread: 40-50 feet Shape: Oval, irregular Growth Characteristics: Fast-growing when young, moderate- to slow-growing as it ages. Growth Rate This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12" to … Leaves attach alternately to a rachilla and the rachilla attach alternately to the central rachis.
Description. An unofficial state tree of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coffee Tree is closely related to the honeylocust.
Kentucky coffee tree can reach a mature height of 18-30 meters with a spread of 12 to 15 meters. Grows naturally on moist, streamside soils but adapts well to varying soil types and conditions, moderately drought tolerant when established. The Kentucky coffeetree is a fast-growing tree with an open and airy crown. Each leaflet is 2 to 3 inches long with an entire margin. Although widely distributed, this tree is a rare forest tree and occurs in scattered populations. The Kentucky coffeetree grows to a height of 60–75' and a spread of 40–50' at maturity. Core Characteristics Wisconsin Native: No – […] Height: 50-70 feet Spread: 40-50 feet Shape: Oval, irregular Growth Characteristics: Fast-growing when young, moderate- to slow-growing as it ages. The leaves of the Kentucky coffee tree are bipinnately compound. Books: Trees in Canada: 212 Native/Non-native: Native Status: Rare.
There is some evidence to indicate that the Kentucky coffeetree was introduced into Kentucky by … This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. An unofficial state tree of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coffee Tree is closely related to the honeylocust.