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Yellow Bell Bean Tree

Markhamia Lutea

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**Markhamia lutea** (Yellow Bell Bean Tree) – 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 10–11Type Tree
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — scientifically known as Markhamia lutea; the tree produces slender

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Bignoniaceae

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Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Excellent as a focal point in gardens; tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — yellow flowers in the garden
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — enriching the garden's biodiversity
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — An ideal focal point for garden settings; hardy in USDA zones 10-11
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11; particularly during dry spells
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — Mature specimens reach 20-40 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet; the tree is moderately drought-tolerant once
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — the tree produces slender
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — preferring full sun to partial shade exposures; excellent as a focal point in gardens
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — particularly during dry spells; bell-shaped flowers that bloom prolifically from late fall to early spring
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — adding a dramatic flair to any garden space
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — An ideal focal point for garden settings
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) — Prefers well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade; enriching the garden's biodiversity
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow; this tree reaches a mature height of
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tropical deciduous tree boasts a striking display of vibrant yellow
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — it supports wildlife with nectar-rich flowers and provides visual interest with its dense foliage and fluted; is a
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — bell-shaped flowers that bloom prolifically from late fall to early spring
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — often growing up to 3 inches in length
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) — are clustered in showy inflorescences
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — scientifically known as Markhamia lutea
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — tree with yellow blooms
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — The tree is moderately drought-tolerant once established
Markhamia Lutea
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