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Kentucky Coffeetree vs Golden Weeping Willow

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

Gymnocladus dioicus

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Golden Weeping Willow
Kentucky Coffeetree

The Golden Weeping Willow is a cultivar with bright yellow twigs and an attractive weeping shape. It is one of the most popular willows, with high ornamental value.

The Golden Weeping Willow has glossy green foliage during the spring and summer months, then the leaves turn a golden-yellow in the fall. The brown bark is furrowed and the overhanging branches keep their yellow tone, so they also have significant winter interest.

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.

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Bark: brown and ridged
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree