Comments on: Kentucky Coffee Tree – Toxic Plant of the Week https://theequinest.com/kentucky-coffee Horse breeds and equine information Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:55:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: C. Nye https://theequinest.com/kentucky-coffee/comment-page-1#comment-55369 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:31:13 +0000 http://www.theequinest.com/?p=34982#comment-55369 The seed pods, especially the green flesh within surrounding the seeds, can be quite toxic to pets, such as dogs and cats.

Please pick up the seeds, and keep an eye on all pets in the area.

Years ago I moved into an 1898 home with a 3 mature Kentucky Coffee Trees in back. We found out the hard way that the seeds are quite toxic to dogs. Upon eating even one small bite, dogs will begin to vomit large amounts of frothy, light green/yellow liquids that projectile from their throats/mouths. This could be quite an issue for small dogs.

Please be aware and safe.

]]> By: Tony Knight https://theequinest.com/kentucky-coffee/comment-page-1#comment-53640 Sat, 17 May 2014 23:01:39 +0000 http://www.theequinest.com/?p=34982#comment-53640 The picture of the red flower is misleading as this is not the flower of Gymnocladus dioecia!
The flowers are typically small, pale yellow and in loose clusters. Have a look at the following website. http://plants.usda.gov/

Thanks.

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