Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Full Body

Leaves

  1. It is nicknamed the “dead tree” because it is dormant for 6 months of the year in addition to sprouting leaves late and dropping them early

  2. Raw seeds, pods, and leaves are poisonous to humans, although roasted seeds are used as a coffee substitute

  3. This tree is native to moist forests, but is resistant to drought, pollution, and road salt which makes it excellent in the city

Bark/Trunk

 

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