Black bean
Castanospermum australe$14.75 ($14.75-$14.75 choose a size)
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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Customer Tips & Reviews Black bean
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.
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...