species 13,986 observations

Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Field notes

Supports All

22 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Honey Locust Moth, Bisected Honey Locust Moth, Black Witch, Fall Webworm Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Maple Agrilus 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White Slant-line, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Downy Woodpecker, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 16

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Heat Pollution Salt
Habit: Ascending Horizontal Irregular Open Oval
Plant type: Tree Edible Poisonous

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.