Full sun; average water. Evergreen tree native to South America. Begins as a shrub and then slowly matures to a tree that can grow up to 49ft tall, unless kept short. Green leaves to 4 inches long and 2 inches wide with serrated margin. The leaves contain caffeine and also related xanthine alkaloids and are harvested commercially. The flowers are small, greenish-white, with four petals. The fruit is a small red drupe. Widely used to make teas and other beverages or as ingredient in formulated foods or dietary supplements.