Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Tree with bare wood 'Espresso'
FamilyFabaceae
Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso’ is a spectacular ornamental tree with architectural character, selected for its slender form and sculptural silhouette that attract attention year-round in beds, driveways, or large gardens. Like all Kentucky coffee trees, it is distinguished by its medium green foliage composed of large leaflets that turn golden yellow in autumn, bringing a bright seasonal presence before revealing the expressive architecture of its branches in winter. The ‘Espresso’ cultivar stands out for its steady growth and more structured habit than the species type, ideal as a specimen tree, accent tree, or structural element in contemporary or residential landscape designs. Very hardy and easy to cultivate, this tree prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, while toler tolerating a wide range of conditions.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay
Flower colorSoft chartreuse (spring)
Foliage colorMedium green ? golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingThick brown pods (long, ornamental)
Maximum height50-60 ft (15-18 m)
Maximum width25-30 ft (7.5-9 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
