☕ Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus
trees
Tree
Fabaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Low
🗺️ Zones
4-8
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
Deep, rich
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
30-50 ft
📐 Height
60-80 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (2)
Dynamic accumulator
Universal companion
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Juglone sensitive
📝 Growing Notes
Pioneers roasted seeds for coffee. Largest leaves of any native tree.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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