Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee is an evergreen shrub native to Florida and the southeastern United States that grows 4-10 feet tall with glossy, dark green leaves featuring deeply impressed veining. This versatile member of the coffee family produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers at branch tips in spring and summer, followed by bright red berry-like fruits that resemble coffee beans but contain no caffeine. The attractive red berries provide important food for birds and wildlife throughout summer and fall. Extremely shade-tolerant and adaptable to various growing conditions, it thrives in partial to full shade with moderate drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for informal hedges, understory plantings, and natural landscapes in zones 9-11.
Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee is an evergreen shrub native to Florida and the southeastern United States that grows 4-10 feet tall with glossy, dark green leaves featuring deeply impressed veining. This versatile member of the coffee family produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers at branch tips in spring and summer, followed by bright red berry-like fruits that resemble coffee beans but contain no caffeine. The attractive red berries provide important food for birds and wildlife throughout summer and fall. Extremely shade-tolerant and adaptable to various growing conditions, it thrives in partial to full shade with moderate drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for informal hedges, understory plantings, and natural landscapes in zones 9-11.
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