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Hill Poplar vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Populus x Hill

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Hill Poplar

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Hill Poplar has largely been replaced by more desirable hybrid poplar varieties that are more resistant to disease.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Hill Poplar Quick Facts

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