Common name: Kentucky tree

Year planted: 2019

Country of origin: Central North America

Year introduced: Brought to uk about 1812

Description: A large tree in its native environment. Large bi-pinnate leaves can have up to 140 leaflets. There are separate male and female trees. Flowers only tend to be produced in warmer areas. Raw seeds are poisonous however unripe seeds were once used in homeopathic medicine. Native americans used its pulp to try and treat insanity. Named because early pioneers in America used to make a type of coffee from its seeds when roasted. Its wood is soft but heavy and durable

what3words: obstruction.taxed.pegged
Tree number: 92