Yellow Bell Bean Tree

Markhamia Lutea

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Overview

**Markhamia lutea** (Yellow Bell Bean Tree) ‚Äì This elegant, tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Mature specimens reach 20-40 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet. Prefers well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade. Excellent as a focal point in gardens, it supports wildlife with nectar-rich flowers and provides visual interest with its dense foliage and fluted, grey-brown bark. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–11

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Mature specimens reach 20-40 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Prefers well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Excellent as a focal point in gardens

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — it supports wildlife with nectar-rich flowers and provides visual interest with its dense foliage and fluted

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Bignoniaceae

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Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — **Markhamia lutea** (Yellow Bell Bean Tree) ‚Äì This elegant

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Mature specimens reach 20-40 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Prefers well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Excellent as a focal point in gardens

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — it supports wildlife with nectar-rich flowers and provides visual interest with its dense foliage and fluted

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — is a stunning ornamental tree prized for its splash of vibrant color and aesthetic appeal in landscape designs

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — scientifically known as Markhamia lutea

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — this tree reaches a mature height of approximately 20 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — creating a well-proportioned

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — An ideal focal point for garden settings

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — It flourishes in well-drained soils and benefits from a regular watering schedule

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — preferring full sun to partial shade exposures

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — rounded shape.<br><br>Markhamia lutea thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — particularly during dry spells

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — to maintain its lush appearance

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — bell-shaped flowers that bloom prolifically from late fall to early spring

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — The tree is moderately drought-tolerant once established

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — often growing up to 3 inches in length

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — are clustered in showy inflorescences

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — adding a dramatic flair to any garden space

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — elongated seed pods that can measure up to 18 inches long.<br><br>For the client's garden

Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — the tree produces slender

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