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Coffea arabica

Family Rubiaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Coffea arabica (arabian coffee) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during late spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is greyish green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Coffea arabica (arabian coffee) yields showy and greyish red fruit. This plant has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Coffea arabica (arabian coffee) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, fruit, hedge, house plant, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Coffea arabica . In the winter, Coffea arabica provides winter interest.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.