Kentucky coffeetree

Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in early summer. Green fruit is produced to a moderate extent from fall to spring.
It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable from commercial growers. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. At least some parts of the plant are severely toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Gymnocladus dioicus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Gymnocladus Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Toxic natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Early Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 75 and 100 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs