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Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffee Tree
In stock · from $119.99
Tall deciduous tree with rough, scaly gray-brown bark and large leaves. Tolerates poorer soils and drought, though it does not prefer heavy clay. Adapts well to urban conditions. Seeds are very toxic prior to roasting, and should never be eaten fresh off the tree.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Kentucky Coffee Tree get?
About 50'+ tall and 40'+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Kentucky Coffee Tree need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Kentucky Coffee Tree need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Kentucky Coffee Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Kentucky Coffee Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $119.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Kentucky Coffee Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.