Product Description
Ice Cream Bean trees are a tropical treasure that combine beauty, shade, and irresistible flavor all in one! Known for their fast growth and eye-catching foliage, these trees produce long, velvety pods filled with sweet, cottony pulp that tastes just like vanilla ice cream. Perfect for home gardeners, foodies, and permaculture enthusiasts alike, Ice Cream Bean trees thrive in warm climates and enrich the soil with natural nitrogen-fixing properties. Whether you're planting for fruit, shade, or sustainability, the Ice Cream Bean tree is a flavorful and functional addition to any edible landscape.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Inga edulis
Common Names: Ice Cream Bean, Monkey Tamarind, Pacay
Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Tree
Mature Size: 30–50 feet tall; can be maintained smaller with pruning
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
Growth Rate: Very fast-growing
Pollination: Self-fertile
Why You'll Love It
Delicious Fruit: Produces large pods up to 2 feet long, containing sweet, cottony pulp with a vanilla ice cream flavor.
Ornamental Appeal: Features a broad, umbrella-like canopy with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Soil Enrichment: Acts as a nitrogen fixer, enhancing soil fertility and benefiting surrounding plants.
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, promoting biodiversity in your garden.
What You'll Receive
One healthy, well-rooted Ice Cream Bean Tree in a 3-inch nursery pot.
Care Requirements
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and fruit production.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and encourage air circulation.
Support: Provide space for canopy development; suitable for large containers or in-ground planting in suitable climates.
Plant Size
3 inch pot: Approximately 6–10 inches at the time of shipping.
Shipping Info
All plants are carefully packaged and shipped to ensure they arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive in your garden or patio.
Reviews
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Very satisfied!
Exotic Plant Nursery offers a fantastic selection of trees at reasonable prices. The website is easy to navigate, and the checkout process was smooth. My plants arrived well-packaged and healthy. I will definitely be shopping here again! My Ice Cream bean tree looks fantastic in my yard.
