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Kentucky Coffeetree vs European Larch

Gymnocladus dioicus

Larix decidua

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Kentucky Coffeetree
European Larch

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.

The European Larch is a large deciduous conifer that, like most larches, drops its needles before winter. Known for the soft green foliage that turns a stunning golden yellow in the fall. While young, it has a pyramidal shape with horizontal branching and drooping branches, but becomes more irregular as it matures.

The European Larch is an important timber tree in Europe.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

European Larch Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
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: yellow, drops needles
Cones: red upward facingmature to brown
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree