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Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

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Common names

25 names · 14 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (13)
Dutch
French
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Chinese (Simplified)
  • 白叶肥皂荚[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 白葉肥皂荚[3]
Czech
  • nahovětvec dvoudomý[3]
Estonian
  • ameerika sarvpuu[3]
  • kanada sarvpuu[3]
Finnish
  • lännenpapupuu[3]
German
Hungarian
  • kanadai vasfa[3]
Polish
  • kłęk kanadyjski[3]
Russian
  • Гимнокладус двудомный[3]
Slovak
  • beztŕňovec dvojdomý[3]
Slovenian
  • Kanadski rogovilar[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Gymnocladus dioicus — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Kentucky Coffeetree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Coffeetree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kentucky Coffee Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Gymnocladus dioicus.
[2] Gymnocladus dioicus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Kentucky coffeetree — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Geweihbaum — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • coffee-nut tree — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kentucky coffee tree — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kentucky mahogany — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • luck bean — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • stump tree — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Arbre à café du Kentucky — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Bonduc — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Chicot du Canada — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Gros févier — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Gymnocladier dioïque — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • doodsbeenderenboom — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
[3] Gymnocladus dioicus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Kentucky coffeetree — results[7].names[1]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Geweihbaum — results[7].names[15]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • coffee-nut tree — results[7].names[10]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kentucky coffee tree — results[7].names[2]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kentucky mahogany — results[7].names[9]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • luck bean — results[7].names[12]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • stump tree — results[7].names[11]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Arbre à café du Kentucky — results[7].names[19]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Bonduc — results[7].names[20]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Chicot du Canada — results[7].names[16]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Gros févier — results[7].names[18]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Gymnocladier dioïque — results[7].names[17]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • doodsbeenderenboom — results[7].names[4]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • nahovětvec dvoudomý — results[7].names[3]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • ameerika sarvpuu — results[7].names[5]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • kanada sarvpuu — results[7].names[6]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • 白叶肥皂荚 — results[7].names[7]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • 白葉肥皂荚 — results[7].names[8]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Гимнокладус двудомный — results[7].names[13]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • kłęk kanadyjski — results[7].names[14]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • kanadai vasfa — results[7].names[21]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • lännenpapupuu — results[7].names[22]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • Kanadski rogovilar — results[7].names[23]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
  • beztŕňovec dvojdomý — results[7].names[24]; taxon id 163451; Gymnocladus dioicus.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Gymnocladus dioicus is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Fabaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
18.29–24.38 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
12.19–16.76 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Ascending; Horizontal; Irregular; Open; Oval

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Slow

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: moths.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
SE. Canada to C. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Unknown
Plant profile

About this plant

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a tree. It flowers from May to July.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Gymnocladus dioicus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 303637; ID 3HR6W; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 303637; ID 3HR6W; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Gymnocladus dioicus — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gymnocladus dioicus — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 175223; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1419279, 1419281, 1419282, 1419283, 1419284, 1419285, 1419287, 1419288, 1419289, 1419290, 1419291, 1419292, 1419294, 1419295, 1419297, 1419298, 1419299, 1419300, 1419301, 1419302, 1419305, 1419306, 1419307, 1419310, 1419311

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.