Castanospermum australe
BLACK BEAN, MORETON BAY CHESTNUT
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Flowers: orange & red

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer
 
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Castanospermum australe
BLACK BEAN, MORETON BAY CHESTNUT
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & red

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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