Black Bean pods opened showing the beans within

(1/11) Black Bean pods opened showing the beans within By Paul Daley ©A Lush Forest [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Black Beans arranged with pod on grass in Cairns

(2/11) Black Beans arranged with pod on grass in Cairns

Black Bean Tree showing off it's colourful orange to red flowers

(3/11) Black Bean Tree showing off it's colourful orange to red flowers By Paul Daley ©A Lush Forest [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Black Bean Flowers

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Black Bean Tree showing it's flush of yellow

(5/11) Black Bean Tree showing it's flush of yellow

Black Bean pods

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Established tree from Botanical Gardens Brisbane

(7/11) Established tree from Botanical Gardens Brisbane

Black bean tree flowering and forming fruits

(8/11) Black bean tree flowering and forming fruits By Paul Daley ©A Lush Forest [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Black bean For Sale

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Black bean For Sale

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Leaf of the Black bean

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Black bean

Castanospermum australe
Attractive native riparian rainforest tree with a handsome rounded crown of glossy dark green foliage and profuse flushes of yellow and red pea-like flowers during summer. The timber is highly prized. Bird attracting. Large and spreading in the open to 1... Read More

$14.75 ($14.75-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Black bean

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

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)

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Black bean Reviews & Tips

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Emma1
★★★★★ 15y ago

Bardon, Qld, Australia

One of the few trees already on the property. The seed pods are unusual and make good boats for the kids. Attractive orange flowers.

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Carla1
★★★★ 16y ago

EULEILAH, QLD, Australia

Native to creeks in Hogarth Range in the lower catchment.  Tolerates medium frosts.  Have had best results planting seed straight into ground, compared to planting seedlings.  Seem to tolerate drier soils better.  Is fast growing when moisture is p...

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