Espresso™ Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso-JFS'

$345⁰⁰

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Espresso™ Kentucky Coffeetree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Gymnocladus dioicus 'Espresso-JFS'
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

50 feet
Mature Spread

35 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 4-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Extra Shot of Espresso Kentucky CoffeeTree

Leaves Emerge Pinkish and Mature to a Cool Blue-Green
Radiant Yellow Leaves in the Fall
Disease Resistant
Easy to Care for

Everyone needs a plant that motivates you to get up and tackle the day and this Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus Dioicus 'Espresso-JFS’) has the essential ingredients to do so.

In the late spring, this Coffeetree illuminates your garden with its light pink leaves and quickly they mature into a cool blue-green coloration.

In the fall, the leaflets transform into an eye-catching radiant yellow tone, as the leaf stems become a hot pink color.

You’ll never find another tree with its noteworthy attributes and fashionable good looks, so order now before it is too late!

How to Use Espresso Kentucky CoffeeTree in the Landscape

It’s not just the caffeine talking, the Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree really is just that extraordinary!

This tree will be sure to stand tall and proud amongst the crowd with its vase-like shape. Its thick, sturdy limbs with its delicate colorful leaves produce quite the scenery for your garden.

The perfect amount of light is able to seep through the canopy for small perennials underneath the Coffeetree to soak up. It is great for adding depth to your garden to make it appear fully complete.

Order today to make this plant your daily escape from reality with its tropical colors.