{"product_id":"decaf-kentucky-coffeetree","title":"Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Stately, Seedless Native Shade Tree Without the Mess\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaf Kentucky Coffeetree (\u003cem\u003eGymnocladus dioicus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stately Manor') gives you everything that makes the native coffeetree great — bold tropical-scale foliage, a dramatic winter branch structure, and bombproof toughness — in a refined, tidy upright-oval crown, with one big bonus: it's seedless. The 'decaffeinated' name nods to its pod-free male habit, so there's no messy fall cleanup. It's a clean, stately full-size shade tree for an Edina backyard, a Plymouth boulevard, or any Woodbury lawn that wants real canopy without the litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecaf Kentucky Coffeetree Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"6\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGymnocladus dioicus 'Stately Manor' (Decaf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecaf Kentucky Coffeetree, Stately Manor Coffeetree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-55 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-35 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates clay, drought, road salt, and urban conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; large doubly-compound leaves, clear yellow fall color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefined, tidy upright-oval crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeedless (male selection) — no pods, no litter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent; deer avoid it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of an Upper Midwest native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecaf Kentucky Coffeetree Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClean, Seedless Shade Tree for Yards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaf is the easy-care way to get a big coffeetree canopy. At 45 to 55 feet tall with a refined upright-oval crown, it throws cool, high, dappled shade over a lawn, patio, or play area — and as a seedless male selection it never drops the thick pods that make the wild species a raking chore. That makes it an ideal backyard or front-lawn shade tree for a typical Edina or Maple Grove lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefined Boulevard and Street Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tidy, uniform crown and pod-free habit make Decaf an excellent choice for streets and boulevards, where the wild species' litter would be a problem. Combine that with proven tolerance for road salt, drought, and compacted urban soil, and you have a clean, dependable streetscape tree for Minneapolis and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBold Foliage and Architectural Native\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaf keeps all the drama of its parent species — tropical-scale doubly-compound leaves in summer and a bold, open branch silhouette in winter — while supporting native ecology. It's a handsome architectural specimen for a Wayzata or Woodbury yard that wants presence and four-season interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a deciduous tree, Decaf can be planted across a wider window than evergreens. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May, once the ground has thawed)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (September through mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e are both excellent, since the tree is leafless or hardening off and transplant stress is low. Spring planting allows a full season to establish; fall planting uses warm soil and cool air for strong rooting. Avoid the heat of midsummer when possible, and don't plant after mid-October, when frozen ground can heave new roots. Like all coffeetrees, it leafs out late in spring — that's normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the root flare should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water; if it pools for hours, loosen the surrounding clay or mound-plant a few inches high so roots aren't waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost to loosen heavy clay and hold moisture during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet it at the right depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant so the root flare is visible at the surface — never bury the trunk. Remove twine and fold back burlap on B\u0026amp;B stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to direct water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips in a wide ring, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and offers no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3 to 4 days, keeping the root zone evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5 to 7 days during active growth; more in heat, less when rain is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Decaf is exceptionally drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water. During prolonged dry spells (two-plus weeks without rain), give it a deep soak every 10 to 14 days; otherwise let Minnesota's rainfall do the work. That toughness after establishment makes it a low-maintenance long-term shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily — it's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), well below anything the Twin Cities' zone 4b–5a delivers, and shares the full cold-hardiness of its native parent. Its bold winter branch structure is a feature, not a liability, in the cold months. No special protection is needed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, excellent. Deer avoid Kentucky Coffeetree, so Decaf holds up well even in high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen. A trunk guard the first winter or two helps prevent buck rub, but browse is essentially a non-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really make no mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect — Decaf is a seedless male selection, so it produces no pods and no fall litter. You get the bold beauty and toughness of a Kentucky Coffeetree without the cleanup that comes with the pod-bearing wild species, which is exactly why it's so popular for lawns and streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the other coffeetrees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaf offers a refined, tidy upright-oval crown at a full 45-to-55-foot size — broader and more traditionally tree-shaped than the narrow, columnar Skinny Latte, and cleaner than the pod-bearing wild species. Choose Decaf when you want a classic, full-canopy shade tree without the mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/strong\u003e — the broad native species for big open spaces with bold tropical-scale foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seedless selection with a graceful upright vase form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkinny Latte Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, columnar seedless selection for tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue North Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/strong\u003e — an extra cold-hardy, uniform selection for northern Minnesota sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecaf is a full-size specimen shade tree — one is usually the right answer for a residential lot. Plant it 20–25 ft from the house, driveway, or other large trees so the 30–35 ft crown develops evenly. For a boulevard or acreage row, space trees 30–35 ft on center; a pair framing a deep backyard should sit at least 30 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecaf Kentucky Coffeetree Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the last trees to leaf out (perfectly normal) — then huge doubly-compound leaves unfurl with a bronzy-pink cast before turning green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical-scale foliage casts cool, dappled shade that's easy to garden and grow lawn beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear yellow fall color — and zero pods to rake, the whole point of this seedless selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, chunky, architectural branching makes a dramatic silhouette against gray skies and snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kentucky-coffeetree\"\u003eKentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/a\u003e — the broad native species where you have open space and don't mind pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/espresso-kentucky-coffeetree\"\u003eEspresso Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/a\u003e — a seedless sibling with a graceful upright vase shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/skinny-latte-kentucky-coffeetree\"\u003eSkinny Latte Kentucky Coffeetree\u003c\/a\u003e — the columnar seedless option for tight side yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northern-catalpa\"\u003eNorthern Catalpa\u003c\/a\u003e — another bold-foliage architectural tree to pair across a large lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you want a long-lived, native, no-mess shade tree for a full-sun lawn, boulevard, or patio edge — it shrugs off clay, drought, road salt, and deer once established. It's not a fit for small lots that can't absorb a 45–55 ft tree, or for gardeners who want instant spring gratification: coffeetrees leaf out late every year, so don't panic in May when it's still bare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260824211761,"sku":"GT-T2060.3","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260824244529,"sku":"GT-T2060.4","price":480.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/decaf-kentucky-coffeetree.jpg?v=1779426695","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/decaf-kentucky-coffeetree","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}