Austrian Pine vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

Austrian Pine vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Pinus nigra

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Austrian Pine

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

Austrian Pine is a medium-sized evergreen known for its dense rounded crown and long needles.

This moderately fast growing tree adds year-round colour to your yard and tends to be resistant the effects of snow, ice, and pollution.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Austrian Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: corsican pine, european black pine