Kentucky Coffee Tree

Gymnocladus dioica 'J.C. McDaniel' PRAIRIE TITAN Fabaceae

Other names

Nicker Tree

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Sculpture Garden

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm

Description

Derived from the magnificent male tree that grew next to Davenport Hall on the University of Illinois campus, upright-spreading, clean-branching, parent tree 60-70' high, 30-40' wide, with beautiful blue-green summer foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

growth habit