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Castanospermum australe

Botanical Name
Castanospermum australe
Common Names
Moreton Bay Chestnut,
Black Bean is a native evergreen perennial tree with a dense, rounded, spreading habit. It produces orange, red and yellow flowers. The foliage is broad and glossy, remaining throughout the year. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suitable for large gardens, parks and street plantings. It can also be grown indoors when young. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Castanospermum australe Moreton Bay Chestnut,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Dense, Rounded, Spreading

Description:
Black Bean is a native evergreen perennial tree with a dense, rounded, spreading habit. It produces orange, red and yellow flowers. The foliage is broad and glossy, remaining throughout the year. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suitable for large gardens, parks and street plantings. It can also be grown indoors when young. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Well Drained