Botanical Name: Coffea arabica 'Dwarf Catuai'
Common Names: Dwarf Yellow Catuai Coffee, Yellow Catuai Coffee Tree, Dwarf Coffee Plant
Dwarf Yellow Catuai is a compact, highly productive coffee variety that yields striking bright yellow coffee cherries.
It adapts exceptionally well to Perth's Mediterranean climate when grown in a sheltered position with acidic soil. Its dwarf habit makes it perfect for home gardeners, potted orchard setups, or food forests looking to harvest homegrown coffee beans without taking up massive garden space. Make tea from leaf and enjoy eating berries.
Features:
Ideal prune height range: 1.5-2.5m
pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 6.5
Shade or full sun: Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade or dappled light in Perth Metro
Minimum pot year 5: 45L-60L pot
Time to fruit age: 2-3 years from seedling
Dwarf Yellow Catuai trees feature glossy, deep green foliage and produce clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by abundant yellow fruit.
The yellow cherries are known for a smooth, sweet, and low-acidity flavour profile when processed and roasted. The tree handles pot culture brilliantly and tolerates pruning to maintain an even smaller footprint.
Interesting Notes:
Yellow Catuai is a natural hybrid between Caturra and Mundo Novo originally developed in Brazil. Yellow-fruited coffee varieties often ripen more evenly and are less targeted by birds than traditional red coffee cherries.
A great ornamental and productive addition to any subtropical microclimate or covered patio setup.
Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.
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