Kentucky Coffeetree vs European Larch - TreeTime.ca

Kentucky Coffeetree vs European Larch

Larix decidua

Gymnocladus dioicus

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European Larch
Kentucky Coffeetree

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.

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.

European Larch Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow, drops needles
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




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