Decaisnea Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Decaisnea, commonly known as Blue Bean, is a deciduous shrub with large blue-green pod-like fruits and attractive foliage. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with partial shade to full sun and is suitable for ornamental gardens and woodland-style landscapes.

Features

• Unusual ornamental fruiting shrub
• Produces distinctive blue-green pods
• Large, attractive foliage
• Deciduous perennial growth habit
• Suitable for woodland and shade gardens
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Tolerates partial shade
• Adds unique visual interest to landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Decaisnea fargesii
• Common Name (US): Blue Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Decaisnea Ornamental Shrub Seeds
• Growth Habit: Deciduous woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or spring after stratification
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 1–3 months; cold stratification and consistently moist soil may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 10–15 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 8–12 feet apart