BLACK BEAN
![Castanospermum australe in flower By Ethel Aardvark [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)] from Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castanospermum_australe_flowers.jpg](https://plant.daleysfruit.com.au/trees/m/Black-bean-2186.jpeg)
Botanical Name: Castanospermum australeDescription
An attractive tree with glossy dark green foliage and profuse flushes of yellow and red pea-like flowers during summer. The green seeds of the black bean pod are poisonous. The timber is highly prized. Bird attracting. 40m
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$9.75 | 0 | Seedling | Medium |
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$9.90 | 0 | Seedling | Small |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Poor Drainage (Clay)
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Customer Comments on Black bean
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