G. dioicus

Common Name

Kentucky coffeetree

Scientific Name

G. dioicus

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

50 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Additional Information

Male form, so this tree does not produce seedpods. Very adaptable, tolerant, and hardy. A relatively low maintenance tree.