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River Birch vs Kentucky Coffeetree
Betula nigra
Gymnocladus dioicus
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River Birch has beautiful, peeling, brown bark that reveals camel-colored and pink beneath. It is more borer resistant than white bark birches, which makes it a much longer-lived landscape tree.
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.
River Birch Quick Facts
Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts
Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans