Siberian Crab Apple vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Crab Apple vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Malus baccata

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Siberian Crab Apple

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.

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: siberian apple