Kentucky Coffeetree, Kentucky Coffee Tree Gymnocladus dioicus - Gymnocladus dioica

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Gymnocladus dioicus

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Gymnocladus

Species:

dioicus

Common Name:

Kentucky Coffeetree, Kentucky Coffee Tree

Seeds Per Pound:
220
Quantity:
0.79 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
11
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
60-70 feet
Collection Locale:
New York
Orchard Park
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
In Stock: 0.79 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 11 seeds)
$5.95
4 oz (~ 55 seeds)
$12.76
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: file or sand through the outer seed coat, or Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 25 minutes and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* A moderately fast-growing tree, and male trees are often grown in parks and along city streets for ornamental purposes more...
* The Kentucky Coffeetree is a relatively fast-growing tree and generally grows in parks and along city streets for ornamental purposes. The tree is typically long-lived. more...
* The tree is typically fairly short-lived, healthy trees living from 100 to 150 years more...
* The wood from the tree is used by cabinetmakers and carpenters more...
* The seed may be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee beans; however, un-roasted pods and seeds are toxic more...