Espresso™ (‘JFS’) Kentucky Coffeetree produces large doubly compound green leaves quite late in the spring (May), on coarse branches. Gymnocladus dioicus Espresso™ is a male form, which is good because the females produce very large brown seedpods (used by early settlers as a substitute for coffee).  An excellent street tree due to its high tolerance in tough spots and the dabbled shade it provides is well received by people, plants or sod growing beneath.  Kentucky Coffeetree is a great alternative for the more invasive Norway Maple.  The habit is somewhat lanky when young, but mature Kentucky Coffeetrees are very handsome and trouble free. An introduction by J Frank Schmidt and Son of Oregon.

• Category: Woody Ornamentals
• Alternate Cultivar: 'Espresso-JFS'
• Hardiness Zone: 3
• Height: 50 Feet
• Spread: 35 Feet
• Bloom Color: White