Kola Nut

Kola Nut (Cola acuminata)

From West Africa

Best Growing Conditions:

• Prefers warmth and humidity tropical climates with rich, loamy, well-drained
  soil. Partial shade is ideal when young.

Characteristics

• Produces large, star-shaped fruits containing caffeine-rich seeds used in
  traditional medicine and ceremonial practices.
• Time to First Harvest: Approximately 5–7 years from seed.
• Mature Height: Grows up to 40–60 feet.

Base Factors to Consider:

• Culturally and economically important tree in West Africa—great for
  ethnobotanical or permaculture projects.
• Shade-tolerant and slow-growing.
• Can be intercropped in mixed agroforestry systems.

Price for a 1-foot, ready-to-transplant seedling.