shrub⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 10a – Zone 11b
A tropical evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and seeds (beans) used to produce coffee. Requires consistent moisture, shade, and warm temperatures to thrive.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
5–15′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 10aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b
pH Range
47.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
mid successional
Native Range
Ethiopian highlands
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefitdynamic accumulator
Edible Parts
seed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Typica and Bourbon are the most widely cultivated heirloom varieties, known for superior flavor complexity. Modern cultivars like Catimor and Mundo Novo emphasize disease resistance and yield.
