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Kentucky Coffeetree vs Freedom Japanese Elm

Gymnocladus dioicus

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Freedom

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Freedom Japanese 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.

Freedom Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Freedom Japanese Elm has an open crown.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Freedom Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
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