Coffea canephora (Coffee)

Coffea canephora (Coffee) dark purple fruit on green leaves close up plant
Coffea canephora (Coffee) branches with ripening dark purple fruit clusters and glossy green leaves

Botanical names: Coffea canephora, Coffea robusta

Common name: Coffee

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Western Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Coffee
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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The plant has a shallow root system and grows as a robust tree or shrub to about 10 metres. It flowers irregularly taking about 10 - 11 months for cherries to ripen, producing oval shaped beans. The Robusta plant has a greater crop yield than that of Arabica and is less susceptible to pest and disease, but is said to a have a taste more bitter than Arabica.

Similar plants: Coffea canephora (Coffee)


Coffea canephora (Coffee) green leaves on a plant, close up top down overhead view.
Coffea canephora (Coffee) green leaves spread outwards with a glossy texture from a central stem.
Coffea canephora (Coffee) green leaves plant close up with woody stems and glossy foliage.
Coffea canephora (Coffee) glossy green leaves growing on woody stems with clear vein structure.
Coffea canephora (Coffee) branch with dark purple fruit and many thick green leaves close up
Coffea canephora (Coffee) branch holds clusters of ripening purple fruit along with thick green foliage.
Coffea canephora (Coffee) green leaves on branches close up, dusty texture, visible woody stems
Coffea canephora (Coffee) stems with dark green leaves, dry spots along edges, woody vertical support


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