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Ponderosa Pine vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Pinus ponderosa

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Ponderosa Pine

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.

Ponderosa Pine is the tallest known pine in North America. This popular evergreen has distinctive, textured bark and long needles.

This makes it an excellent ornamental tree for landscaping on large properties. Ponderosa Pine is hardy in a variety of soil conditions.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Ponderosa Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: 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
Other Names: big pine, black jack pine, bull pine, heavy pine, ponderosa white pine, sierra brownbark pine, western longleaf pine, western pitch pine, western red pine, western yellow pine, yellow pine