Coffee Fence (Clerodendrum aculeatum) is a thorny shrub used as a natural fence, especially around coffee farms. Native to the Caribbean, it grows thick and tough, with small white flowers and spiny branches that help keep animals and pests out.
Coffee Fence (Clerodendrum aculeatum), also known as West Indian Privet, is a thorny, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and parts of Central America. It earned the name “Coffee Fence” because it has traditionally been planted as a natural barrier or living fence around coffee plantations and agricultural fields, thanks to its dense growth and sharp spines which deter animals and intruders. This hardy plant grows up to 3 meters tall and features small, glossy green leaves and clusters of delicate white flowers that bloom intermittently throughout the year, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Clerodendrum aculeatum is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and adapts well to a variety of soils, making it a low-maintenance option for fencing in tropical and subtropical regions. Though not widely cultivated for ornamental use, its effectiveness as a living fence and its ecological benefits make it valuable in sustainable farming and agroforestry systems.
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