The Kentucky coffeetree has long, compound leaves with many leaflets. Its oval leaflets emerge late in spring and change from a pinkish tinge to a dark, almost blue-green, color. The coffeetree produces pyramidal clusters of greenish-white flowers that bloom in late May to early June. The female trees provide flowers that have a rose-like fragrance. This tree is in the bean family and has large seed pods, each bearing 3-4 bean-like seeds.