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FACT FREE TREE SPOTLIGHT:
Kentucky Coffeetree is one of the trees FACT will be giving away on October 10, 9am-12pm at The Campus Center at Otterbein, 100 W. Home St., Westerville.
Kentucky Coffeetree is a tough, dependable shade tree, native to the Midwest. It is tolerant of many urban stresses such as heat, drought, salt, clay, high pH soil, brief flooding and air pollution. It thrives best in full sun and just about anywhere that is not permanently wet.
The leaves are compound and cast dappled shade allowing lawn to grow underneath. It has attractive bark, a rugged shape, and seed pods that add interest to the winter landscape.
The Kentucky Coffeetree tends to be fast growing when young, with a moderate growth rate as it ages. The tree can reach 60 to 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide. It tolerates being transplanted and does well in large yards. There are no serious insect or disease problems.
There are separate male and female trees. Thick seed (bean) pods are found only on female trees. Early pioneers and Native Americans used the roasted beans as a coffee like beverage and food.
The Kentucky Coffeetree is a host plant for over 100 species of caterpillars, including the bicolored honey locust moth and bisected honey locust moth. Bees are attracted to the flowers of both and male and female trees.
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Thanks to those who came out today to help clean up FACT's adopted area on Nelson Rd at Academy Park. 6 people gathered 19 bags of trash, 4 oversized items and a truck tire. We managed to divert 10 bags of recyclables and 4 pieces of scrap metal from landfill, to save environmental resources and energy. #NationalPublicLandsDay #KeepColumbusBeautiful
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FACT's fabulous Fall is full of many fun events where we'd appreciate your participation. See the details within our events page www.facebook.com/FriendsofAlumCreek/events Thanks for helping!
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