Kentucky Coffeetree
(Gymnocladus dioicus)

The trees large, coffee-like, seeds were used as a coffee substitute in the early 1800's. Large, flat bean pods hang from female tree during the summer. Forms an open crown, slightly narrower than tall at maturity. The bark is a distinct, gray-brown, with large, rough scales. Leaves are large and drop during fall. Does best in moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates drier and slightly alkaline soils.