coffee tree

American  

noun

1. any tree, as Coffea arabica, yielding coffee beans.

2. Kentucky coffee tree.

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coffee tree British  

noun

1. any of several rubiaceous trees of the genus Coffea, esp C. arabica, the seeds of which are used in the preparation of the beverage coffee

2. short for Kentucky coffee tree

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Etymology

Origin of coffee tree

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

A coffee tree is a huge investment for cash-strapped farmers, as it can take four years for the fruits to mature.

From BBC

“Jay has been part of our speaker series, and we love when he brings coffee trees with him, tying the conversation to something local.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gorongosa Park's sustainable development department has been studying coffee tree varieties from around the world that are resistant to pests, disease, drought and prolonged rainy seasons.

From Reuters

Maria also destroyed about 80 percent of the island’s coffee trees.

From Washington Post

Across the dirt road, Present stopped picking cherries from her coffee trees earlier that day, taking a rare moment to contemplate her nation’s past and her ancestors’ parts in shaping it.

From Seattle Times