Species Kentucky coffee tree

Kentucky coffee tree

Gymnocladus dioica

The Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioica) is a hardy tree species native to North America. It grows up to 30 meters tall with a wide and rounded crown. Its deciduous leaves are divided into three to five narrow leaflets and are dark green during the summer, golden yellow in the fall. The branches produce large, flat, brown seed pods that hold beans that are toxic until roasted. The tree's bark is smooth and gray, while the showy flowers are white and appear in early spring. An important part of Eastern American savanna ecosystems, the Kentucky coffee tree provides nesting sites for birds, shelter for small animals, and shade for other plants.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

2

Flowers:

Not showy, Yellow Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Fruits:

Fruits In Summer Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

High

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Marsh cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) has a low watering requirement and doesn't like to be watered too frequently. It should be watered deeply and evenly around the base of the plant once every 2 weeks during the growing season. During the hotter areas of the year, water should be increased to twice a week. Reduce the amount of water during cooler winter months and water only when the soil is dry in the upper layers.

sunlight

Marsh cudweed requires full sun for optimal growth. They can tolerate partial shade but will not grow as vigorously as with full sun. During the growing season, when the plant is actively photosynthesizing, the recommended exposure is 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. During the winter months, 4-6 hours of sunlight is ideal.

pruning

Marsh cudweed should be pruned once a year in late summer or early fall, at the end of the flowering period. Pruning should involve removing dead and unhealthy stems, thinning overly dense growth, and making sure the plant has an overall pleasing shape. It is best to prune back no more than 1/3 of the total foliage, ensuring the plant is not over pruned or weakened in any way. All pruned material should be discarded and not recycled back into the garden.

Season

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Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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