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Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean

Castanospermum Australe

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Overview

The Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe), better known as Black Bean, is an evergreen tree native to Australia’s coastal rainforests. Valued for its broad, glossy green leaves and vibrant yellow-and-red flowers, it can reach up to 130 feet tall in its natural habitat but commonly stays under 50 feet in gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Note: The seeds are toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — The Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — attractively unusual flowers; and intriguing seed pods that can enhance the aesthetic of any
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — tree for full or half
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — The Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe); glossy green leaves and vibrant yellow-and-red
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — distinctive seed pods up to 12 inches in length; with a canopy spread of roughly 20 to 30 feet
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — which grow 6 to 12 inches long
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — with a canopy spread of roughly 20 to 30 feet
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — The tree is adaptable to a variety of soils, although it prefers a well-drained, image 76
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — better known as Black Bean; with a canopy spread of roughly 20 to 30 feet, image 86
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — Note: The seeds are toxic if ingested; distinctive seed pods up to 12 inches in length, image 63
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — tree for full or half; and intriguing seed pods that can enhance the aesthetic of any sizable
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — Castanospermum australe offers designers a striking
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — contrasting splendidly with the vibrant red and yellow pea-like flowers that bloom in spring
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — adding life and color to the landscape.<br><br>Following the flowering season; glossy green leaves
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
Castanospermum Australe
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