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Arabica Coffee Tree in 7-Gallon Pot Available in Jupiter, FL

Grow your own gourmet coffee with the elegant and aromatic Arabica Coffee Tree (Coffea arabica). Native to Ethiopia and treasured worldwide for its smooth, low-acid beans, this tropical evergreen thrives in South Florida’s shaded gardens and patios. It produces fragrant white blossoms, glossy green leaves, and clusters of bright red cherries—each containing the beans that fuel morning joy.

This 7-gallon coffee tree is a mature, fruit-ready specimen—ideal for backyard baristas, edible landscape lovers, and those who savor farm-to-cup living.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered sun. Coffee thrives under canopy trees or dappled light—avoid full, harsh sun exposure.

Watering: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch helps regulate moisture and temperature.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Slightly acidic (pH 6–6.5) is ideal. Add compost or peat to sandy soils.

Fertilizer: Feed 2–3 times per year with a slow-release, organic fertilizer high in nitrogen. Supplement with iron if leaves yellow.

Growth Habit: Dense, bushy shrub or small tree. Can reach 6–12 feet tall but is easily pruned to maintain 4–6 feet. 7-gallon plants are typically 3–5 feet tall and well-branched.

Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Sensitive to frost—ideal for protected gardens, patios, or container growing in South Florida.

Maintenance: Moderate. Prune to shape and encourage airflow. Self-pollinating. Watch for scale and mites in dry weather—treat with neem oil if needed.

Harvest & Seasonality:

Planting Time: Year-round in South Florida with protection from cold and intense midday sun.

Harvest Time: Typically 2–3 years to first fruit. Ripening season is fall through early spring.

How to Harvest: Pick cherries when fully red and soft. Pulp fruit, dry seeds, and roast to enjoy your own homegrown coffee.

Seasonal Notes: Can flower and fruit multiple times per year with ideal care. Beautiful as both an ornamental and edible.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:

Coffee beans from Coffea arabica are rich in antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and caffeine, which may support metabolic health, cognitive function, and energy. The plant’s leaves have also been used in traditional herbal teas for gentle stimulation and circulation support.

Ideal For:

• Backyard coffee enthusiasts and DIY roasters

• Shaded garden beds and edible understories

• Patio containers or indoor/outdoor transition spaces

• South Florida growers seeking unique, useful perennials

• Fragrance and ornamental foliage lovers

Plant Classification:

Scientific Name: Coffea arabica
Common Name: Arabica Coffee
Plant Type: Tropical fruiting shrub
Family: Rubiaceae (madder family)
Class: Dicot – Broadleaf evergreen
Growth Form: Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub or small tree
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen in South Florida
Perennial or Annual: Perennial—produces beans annually once mature

Container Size: 7-gallon pot