The Davey Nursery

The state tree of Kentucky, the coffeetree grows with an open canopy and is adaptable to many soils. Seed pods hang from the tree in winter and fall in the spring.

Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: moderate

Ideal planting location: full sun; moist, well-drained soil; high drought tolerance.

Form: oval shape; irregular silhouetted crown.

Height: 65-70 feet

Width: 45-60 feet

Leaf: less than 2 inches; simple green leaves; yellow in fall.