Vanilla Ice Cream Bean Tree 15G

Vanilla Ice Cream Bean Tree in 15-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL.

Whimsical, fast-growing, and delightfully edible—the Vanilla Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis) in a 15-gallon pot is a showstopper for South Florida food forests and tropical gardens. Known for its long, velvety seed pods filled with sweet, cottony pulp that tastes like vanilla ice cream, this nitrogen-fixing legume tree is both delicious and regenerative.

The 15-gallon size is a strong, garden-ready tree that will quickly establish and begin its journey toward producing unique, sweet pods and nourishing your soil along the way.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun—6 to 8 hours daily is essential for strong growth and flowering.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then moderately as the tree becomes drought-tolerant. Appreciates extra water during dry spells for better pod production.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils rich in organic matter. Tolerant of poor soils due to its nitrogen-fixing roots.

• Fertilizer: Requires little to no fertilizer. Use light compost or organic mulch to support soil health—this tree naturally enriches its environment.

• Growth Habit: Rapid-growing, spreading tree with soft green foliage and powderpuff-like white flowers. In a 15-gallon pot, trees are typically 5–6 feet tall, and can reach 30–60 feet in-ground with ample space.

• Temperature: Excellent for USDA Zones 10–11. Loves South Florida’s tropical heat and humidity. Sensitive to frost—protect young trees if temperatures dip below 40°F.

• Maintenance: Low. Prune to manage size and shape. Regular trimming also encourages branching and flower production.

Fruit Notes: Produces long green pods filled with sweet, fluffy white pulp—often described as vanilla ice cream or cotton candy. The large seeds inside are not typically eaten raw.

Ideal For:

• Food forests and regenerative landscapes

• Tropical edible gardens

• Fast-growing shade tree or privacy screen

• Soil improvement via nitrogen fixation

• Families and rare fruit enthusiasts

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Inga edulis

• Plant Type: Tropical legume fruit tree

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Fast-growing evergreen with edible seed pods

• Container Size: 15-gallon pot

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