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Brandon Elm vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Ulmus americana Brandon

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Brandon Elm

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.

Brandon Elm is a hardy and adaptable tree. Its dark green foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall.

This cultivar of the American Elm is long-lived and fast growing. Due to its smaller and more compact form than its cousin, the American Elm, Brandon Elm it is often preferred for home landscapes where it can command the extra money required to propagate it.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Brandon Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Fall colour: golden yellow
Seeds: samara
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree