Latin Name - Gymnocladus dioicus
Height - 60-80 feet
Spread - 40-55 feet
Growth Rate - Moderate
USDA Zone - 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance - Moderate
An excellent large tree, Kentucky coffee tree is native to the southeastern and midwestern United States. It produces a seed pod with large seeds that early settlers roasted for a coffee substitute. This species is well-adapted to urban environments due to its pest resistance and tolerance to varied soil types. In winter, its large bare branches give the tree a stark look, a real Halloween tree! It is one of the last trees to leaf out.