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

The couple’s coffee venture took off after Jay Ruskey tried several times to plant coffee trees in 2002 with a goal of learning the best practices for growing coffee in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

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