Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Names

Gymnocladus dioicus, American coffee berry, Kentucky Mahogany, Nicker Treet, Stump Tree

Description

Tree grows up to one hundred feet. Branches are either thick and blunt or slender branchlets which bloom. Leaves are large and bipinnate and emerge late in the spring. Bark is ash colored and flakey. Flowers are green / white and fruit is a hard shelled bean.

Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.

Toxic Parts

Leaves, seeds and pulp

Kentucky Coffee Tree

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Symptoms

Occur within one hour of ingestion and include Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, high blood pressure, depression, depression of respiratory system, paralysis, convulsions, death.

Danger

Uncertain toxin can be fatal.

Kentucky Coffee Tree

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More Information

Penn Veterinary Medicine

*It should be noted that we are not veterinarians. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.

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