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Royal Frost Birch vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Betula x Royal Frost

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Kentucky Coffeetree
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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.

Royal Frost Birch is a beautiful, cold hardy tree. It features burgundy-red-purple foliage, turning a showy yellow-orange-red in fall. The attractive white bark is striking on a winter landscape.

Royal Frost Birch loves moisture. To meet this trees' moisture needs, try applying bark mulch over the root system. Keep in mind that this variety only likes to be pruned in summer to avoid “bleeding” sap.

The Royal Frost cultivar is popular for its upright pyramidal growth habit and fuller purple foliage.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Royal Frost Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Other Names: coffeetree