Gymnocladus dioica 'Variegata' (v)
Kentucky coffee tree 'Variegata'
A deciduous, slow-growing tree with young shoots covered in a greyish-white bloom. Leaves divided into oval leaflets are variegated with creamy-white mottling; new leaves emerge tinted pink in the spring
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream White Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream White | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Gymnocladus are deciduous trees with a spreading habit and large, bipinnate leaves. The inconspicuous flowers are unlikely to appear in the UK as the summers are not hot enough
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but wel-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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