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Skyfest Poplar vs Kentucky Coffeetree

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Skyfest Poplar
Kentucky Coffeetree

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

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.

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: high




Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names: seedless cottonwood
Other Names: coffeetree