Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga feuilleei) - For Sale from Everglades Farms, Florida
Product Overview:
Discover the Ice Cream Bean tree, a captivating and fast-growing leguminous tropical fruit tree native to South America, available for sale from Everglades Farms in Florida. This unique tree is a wonderful addition to any garden, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit.
Key Features:
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Exquisite Fruit: Indulge in the uniqueness of Ice Cream Bean fruit, with its one-foot-long bean pods that encase a snow-white, cotton candy-textured pulp boasting a delightful vanilla ice cream flavor.
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Nutritional Benefits: The Ice Cream Bean offers multiple health benefits. Roasted seeds provide a protein-rich source, while the cottony pulp inside the pods is packed with dietary fiber, polyphenols, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories.
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Soil Health Enhancer: Enhance your soil health by choosing Ice Cream Bean trees, renowned for their remarkable nitrogen-fixing properties, enriching the surrounding soil and promoting a flourishing ecosystem.
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Optimal Fruit Growth: Optimize fruit growth by expertly pruning Ice Cream Bean trees in late winter or early spring, which opens up the canopy and stimulates fruit production.
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Unique Variety: Choose the Pacay variety, Inga feuilleei, offered by Everglades Farms, known for its shorter and stubbier fruit, delivering a fantastic addition to your garden or landscape.
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Ornamental Appeal: Level up your gardening experience with Ice Cream Bean trees, an exotic and eye-catching addition that will captivate friends, family, and neighbors alike.
Growing and Care Instructions:
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Soil and Watering: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture. Regular watering is essential, especially during the growing season.
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Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various growing conditions.
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Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and fruit production.
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to open up the canopy and stimulate fruit production.
Growth and Adaptability:
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Rapid Growth: The Ice Cream Bean Tree is known for its rapid growth rate, quickly reaching a substantial size and providing a bountiful harvest.
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Unique Fruit: Satisfy your taste buds with the mouthwatering flavor of vanilla ice cream, encapsulated within the unique Ice Cream Bean fruit, perfect for adding a delightful twist to your culinary creations.
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Ornamental Beauty: The Ice Cream Bean Tree’s large, feathery leaves and striking fruit pods make it a standout addition to any garden.
Special Considerations:
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Cultivated in Florida: Grown with care in our premium plant nursery in Homestead, Florida, our Ice Cream Bean Trees benefit from the region’s ideal subtropical climate, ensuring robust growth and exceptional fruit production.
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Shipping Details: Shipped in a sturdy container to ensure the tree's roots remain healthy and ready for transplantation upon arrival.
Why Choose Everglades Farm?
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Quality Assurance: We ensure our plants are healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
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Sustainability: Our nursery practices eco-friendly methods to support sustainable agriculture.
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Customer Support: Expert guidance and support to help you succeed in growing your Ice Cream Bean Tree.
Order Now to Enjoy Tropical Delight:
Join the Ice Cream Bean trend and elevate your gardening repertoire with this tropical gem, suitable for both seasoned gardeners and beginners looking for an extraordinary plant to nurture. Order your Ice Cream Bean tree today from Everglades Farms and bring a slice of South American tropical paradise to your own backyard!
