Coffee
Coffea arabica
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Ethiopian highlands
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Coffee grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Ethiopian highlands
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.