Arabica coffee tree
Arabica coffee tree
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Botanical Name: Coffea arabicaNative Region/Environment: The oldest recordings of planting coffee place it native to Yemen, though accounts pinned it as endemic to Ethiopia and Kenya. It is traditionally an understory tree in tropical and subtropical highlands. Sun/Light: Diffuse lighting, part sun until mature. Temperature: Minimum temperatures above 55F. Not frost tolerant. Ideal temperature range is 60F-80F USDA hardiness to zone 9b, with winter protection, to 12. Water: Moist, fast draining. Consistently moist soils are preferred, but able to withstand brief dry spells. Soil: Draining composition, nutrient rich. Growth Pattern: Grows as a tree, typically 15' or less but capable of heights of 35' in the native environments. Responds well to pruning with its open branching growth pattern. It is an understory tree. They are an attractive plant with mid-sized, glossy leaves and a compact growth habit. Mature Size: 30-35' in wild, but easily trainable to container plant or shrub with annual pruning. Under cultivation the trees respond very well to pruning into manageable sizes and shapes, even suitable for the indoors. Attributes: Arabica coffee beans account for about 60% global coffee production presently, but a substantial percentage of cultivation habitats are have been seriously impacted by changing climactic conditions already. Pot: 1/2 gallon rooting bag |
Grow your own coffee beans!
Arabica coffee trees, originally placed in the Jasmine family, then later placed in its own distinct genus later, are adapt well to container growing. In the wild the trees grow 8'-15' high and wide, but respond extremely well to moderate pruning for indoor or patio living.
The abundant white spring flowers are attractive and sweetly aromatic. Coffee trees, or bushes, are excellent and popular indoor plants. Fruit production may begins typically in the third year or later, but it will require more than one tree to produce enough beans for your own homemade pot of coffee...so, you may have to buy more than one.
