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Assiniboine Poplar vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Populus x Assiniboine

Gymnocladus dioicus

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

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Assiniboine Poplar
Kentucky Coffeetree

Assiniboine poplar is a tall, fast growing tree that has a shapely oval form and dense foliage. This hybrid poplar is a male clone and produces no fuzz or fluff. Assiniboine poplar can handle tough conditions such as: urban pollution, environmental salt, drought, poor soil, and even some standing water.

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.

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: coffeetree