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Hill Poplar vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Populus x Hill

Gymnocladus dioicus

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Hill Poplar
Kentucky Coffeetree

Hill Poplar is a hardy, fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. Hill Poplars function well as a privacy screen or windbreak.

This attractive, long-lived shade tree is a great choice for home and commercial consumers alike, as it requires little pruning or maintenance care.

Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

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.

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: high

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names: coffeetree