Gymnocladus dioica
£12.00
Kentucky coffee tree. A large North American tree, growing up to 25 m (80 ft) high; grows 6 m (20 ft) in 10 years. Large compound leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn. The seeds, borne in pods, can be roasted and made into a coffee, while the bark and pods contain saponins and can be used as soap sources. The wood is valued for cabinet work and fencing. A dioecious legume which doesn’t fix nitrogen, & which likes sun or part shade; hardy to -25°C.
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Description
Kentucky coffee tree. A large North American tree, growing up to 25 m (80 ft) high; grows 6 m (20 ft) in 10 years. Large compound leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn. The seeds, borne in pods, can be roasted and made into a coffee, while the bark and pods contain saponins and can be used as soap sources. The wood is valued for cabinet work and fencing. A dioecious legume which doesn’t fix nitrogen, & which likes sun or part shade; hardy to -25°C.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.00 kg |
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