Delicate full green foliage and a robust growth structure make this a perfect dappled shade tree. It bears leathery, reddish-brown seed pods that add winter interest to the landscape. Kentucky Coffee Tree, or Gymnocladus dioicus, is in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the pea family Fabaceae, native to North America. Tolerant of a wide range of soils makes it suitable for a variety of environments. Grows to heights of 50’-75’ with a spread of 40’-50’ feet.