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GYMNOCLADUS dioica
Commonly known as Kentucky coffee tree, Knicker tree
Handsome slow growing tree with pods of seeds which were used as a substitute for coffee. Leaves pink tinted turning yellow before falling. Greenish-white flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - large, 2-pinnate leaves to 1m (3ft) long, each leaflet divided into 8-14 oval leaflets.
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Green - greenish white
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Height - 20m (66ft) -
Spread - 15m (49ft)
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Tree - produces panicles of flowers to 30cm (12in) long on female trees, 10-13cm (4-5in) on males.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. - seeds. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - central and eastern North America. -
Flower Shape - Star-shaped
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Gymnocladus dioica - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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