Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso'
Planted 2021
The Espresso Coffeetree is seedless and has upward arching branches eventually forming a vase-like habit. The white spring flowers are somewhat fragrant and the tree is very hardy and adapts to most soil and growing conditions.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft. | 30-35 ft. | 3-8 | Fast | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, bipinnately compound, 3-7 pinnae pairs, 1 ½-3” long, dark green
Fruit
Fruitless.
Flower
Greenish white, 4-5 petals, May-June, females fragrant like roses.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant.
Disadvantages
Some pruning required.