Kentucky Coffee tree, Chicot
It is a temperate plant. It is native to C. & E. United States. It grows from 90-600 m altitude. It grows best in deep rich soils. It can tolerate severe climates. It can grow in a range of soils. It suits hardiness zones 4-8. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Rogovilar
Edible Portion
- Seeds - coffee, Caution
Where does Kentucky Coffee tree grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are only 2 Gymnocladus species. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Growing Kentucky Coffee tree, Chicot
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The tough seed coat must be broken to allow water to enter before seed can germinate. It can also be grown from shoots from the roots.
Edible Uses: The fully ripe seeds have been roasted and ground as coffee. They need to be roasted for at least 3 hours at 285°C to remove the hydrocyanic acid. CAUTION: The raw seeds have toxic properties. They contain the alkaloid cystisine.
Production: It is slow growing. Trees can live for 75 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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