Tree of the Week - March 17, 2003

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 70 ft Spread: 45 ft Form: oval
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches

Comments: This tree has beautiful, chestnut-colored, 8" long seed pods that are a welcome change from shade trees whose fruit doesn't offer any ornamental value.

Cultivars:
'Espresso' - A seedless cultivar.

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