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Ice Cream Bean Tree
3 Gallon / N/A
$199
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About The Ice Cream Bean Tree
Ice Cream Bean Tree: A Unique, Sweet Treat
The Ice Cream Bean Tree brings a tropical twist to your backyard or container garden—no passport required. With long, velvety pods that taste like vanilla ice cream (yes, really), this fast-growing tree is a double treat: edible and ornamental.
Why You’ll Dig It:
- Fast-growing shade: Get lush, feathery foliage and filtered light in record time.
- Delicious pods: Sweet, cottony pulp inside each pod tastes like vanilla dessert—fresh off the branch.
- Pollinator-friendly: Its fragrant, puffy white flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.
Grow It Your Way:
- Outdoors in warm zones (USDA 9–11): Plant directly in the ground where it can stretch up to 30+ feet tall with a wide canopy.
- Containers in cooler climates: Keep it pruned and portable—bring it indoors to a sunny spot when temps drop below 40°F.
- Indoor-friendly: Grows surprisingly well as a patio or sunroom plant with regular pruning and good drainage.
The Ice Cream Bean Tree is more than a novelty—it's a conversation starter, a snack station, and a natural shade-maker all in one. Whether you’re building a tropical vibe in your yard or bringing the jungle indoors, this tree delivers on flavor and function.
Ice Cream Bean Tree Details
Mature Height:
8-10 ft.
Mature Width:
3-5 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Harvest Time:
Summer
Botanical Name:
Inga Edulis
Grows Well In Zones:
9-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Ice Cream Bean Tree
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Greenhouse Grown
Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee
Free replacement within 48 hours.