Amur Cherry vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Prunus maackii

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Kentucky Coffeetree
Amur Cherry

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.

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Flowers: white, in spring
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: amur chokecherry