Decaisnea fargesii

China.

Blue bean shrub is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Blue bean shrub are light green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 50 - 80 cm tall. Blue bean shrub turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The greenish-yellow flowers of Blue bean shrub appear in clusters from May to June.

The blue, pod-shaped fruits of Decaisnea fargesii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Decaisnea fargesii is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

The Blue bean shrub has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).