Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso-JFS’ – Espresso™ Kentucky Coffeetree
Botanical Name: Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso-JFS’
The Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso-JFS’) is a low maintenance, large deciduous tree with an open growth habit and wide vase-shaped crown that grows into an oval as it matures. It is a grafted male variety – a cultivar of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus, which produces no seeds. It therefore does not develop the typical seed pods that can make a mess. This cultivar was developed by J. Frank Schmidt & Sons in Oregon. The species tree is found growing naturally in northeastern and parts of mid-western United States.
The Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree has coarse, compound foliage, ovate in shape and 20 inches in length, with the individual leaflets measuring 6-7 inches. The foliage is a deep, forest green that turns golden yellow in the fall. It grows to a height of 50-60 feet with a spread of 30-40 feet.
The early summer flowers hang down in greenish-white panicles. The vertically ridged, gray-brown bark is attractive and contributes to an interesting winter silhouette.
The Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree should be planted in full sun. It is an adaptable tree and grows well in a range of soil types. This tree is somewhat tolerant of drought conditions, urban pollution, and road salt. It is therefore suited to larger urban landscapes and planting as a street tree along large boulevards. It is also useful to plant for wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
No significant pest or diseases.
Product Dimensions
- Caliper Range p
- 1 3/4"-3"
- Height Range p
- 10-14'
| Shape |
Rounded, Vase
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| Flower Color |
Greenish-White
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| Flowering Time |
June
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| Fall Color |
Fall Color Yellow
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| Growth Rate |
Slow
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| Uses |
Large Landscapes, Lawn Tree, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Urban Landscapes, Wildlife Tree, Xeriscaping
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| USDA Zones |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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| Mature Height |
50'+
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| Mature Width |
Mature Width 30'-40'
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| Exposure |
Full Sun
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