Coffee Bushes at Sydney Botanical Gardens

[macca2106 Member Find all posts View Profile Close macca2106]

Sydney Snobs interested in seeing a couple of coffee bushes in full fruit can find two very healthy bushes in the Sydney Botanical Gardens.
I have visited a few times over the last few months & have watched the formation & ripening of the cherries, both bushes are now bearing masses of fruit in different stages of ripeness.




Coffea Arabica Plant Identification Sign



I estimate the bushes to be at least 3 metres high.



Plenty of fruit on both bushes



The bushes are easily located close to the Conservatorium of Music adjacent to the Herb Garden.
Happy viewing
David

[Ronin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ronin]

Re: Coffee Bushes at Sydney Botanical Gardens

So whos going to harvest those bad boys?

The Sydney CSers will be lining up now the secrets out

[Thundergod Sleep is overrated Find all posts View Profile Close Thundergod]

Re: Coffee Bushes at Sydney Botanical Gardens

There appear to be more cherries in that one photo than on both my bushes.

[Dennis Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dennis]

Re: Coffee Bushes at Sydney Botanical Gardens

So whos going to harvest those bad boys?

The Sydney CSers will be lining up now the secrets out

The thought crossed my mind. :-[ ;D

[macca2106 Member Find all posts View Profile Close macca2106]

Re: Coffee Bushes at Sydney Botanical Gardens

So whos going to harvest those bad boys?

The plants are close for anyone attending Aroma Fest next Sunday, maybe a 10 to 15 stroll. Im happy to meet those interested at a convenient location ( the Di Bartoli Stand at 1pm ??) & walk over for a look.
Im not suggesting a "raid"!
David