Gymnocladus dioicus #5
Gymnocladus dioicus #5
Kentucky Coffeetree
Majestic shade tree
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$5999
$59.99
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Slow to moderate-growing, large, deciduous, and native tree in the legume family. It has very large leaves and numerous leaflets. Greenish-white flowers appear at the branch tips in late spring to early summer. In the fall, the leaves turn yellow and the female trees have clusters of large purplish-brown or reddish-brown seed pods.
Botanical Name- Gymnocladus dioicus
Pronunciation- jim-noh-KLAH-dus dy-OY-kus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 40 ft
Mature Height- 60 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers rich, moist soil, but very tolerant of a wide range of soils
Current Size- #5
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Fauna Attracted- Bees for flowers, seed-eating birds for pods
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in late winter; water deeply when young and mulch to retain moisture.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape young trees.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and water well to help deep root establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf spot, aphids
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