Tree bean typically starts flowering in April.
tree bean
Parkia timoriana
The tree bean (Parkia timoriana) is a medium to large evergreen tree found in tropical coastal and lowland areas of the Pacific islands. It has an umbrella shaped canopy and reaches heights of 20-30 meters with a trunk of up to one meter in diameter. The leaves are alternate, compound and leathery with leaflets up to 30 cm in length. The foliage is an attractive dark-green hue. Its pendulous flowers blossom between the months of August and September and are greeted by a long cylindrical pod which contains edible Legume seeds. These seeds have a flavour akin to roasted peanuts and are a traditional food in many Polynesian cuisines.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Budding
Hardiness Zone:
12
Flowers:
Clusters of white and yellow florets Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
brown,black Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tree bean should be watered once every week, providing 1-2 inches of water for each watering. It can become drought tolerant once it is established, but during the first year, regular watering is necessary to help it get established. Be sure to check the soil moisture before watering each time to ensure adequate levels. In summer, it may need to be watered more often if the weather is hot and dry.
sunlight
Tree bean (Parkia timoriana) is an evergreen tropical tree species native to Southeast Asia. It typically requires 14 hours of direct sunlight per day when young. As it matures, it can become tolerant of partial shade and some varieties may even require less sunlight. It is important to provide your tree beans with adequate sunlight to ensure optimal growth and development.
pruning
Tree bean plants (Parkia timoriana) should be pruned in late February annually. Pruning should be done in order to maintain a healthy shape, support maximal flower and pod production, and remove any undesirable growth from the plant. When pruning, remove only dead, diseased, or broken branches that grow in awkward directions. Do not prune more than 30%-50% of the total branch volume in 1 season, as this can be too stressful for the tree. Pruning in late February should give the tree adequate time to recover and replenish itself before its growth cycle in the new season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Parkia timoriana typically begins in June and ends in August.
