BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual, deciduous Chinese shrub with racemes of clematis like, trailing yellow/green flowers in late spring up to 35 - 45 cm long. These pretty flowers are followed by gigantic and very ornamental, metallic-blue bean pods in autumn. Decaisnea fargesii has large dark green, pinnate leaves which can be up to 80 cm in length on established plants. A eye-catching, fruiting shrub with an exotic appearance!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (25 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Blue Sausage Fruit / Blue Bean.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Decaisnea fargesii will not generally grow well on a dry soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Although fully hardy when dormant in winter, Decaisnea fargesii requires protection from any severe frost once the new leaves emerge in spring.
• Flowering Period: May - June
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large, branching shrub with an open habit.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
• Notes: Decaisnea fargesii is self-fertile, but will produce more fruit if planted in small groups (2 or 3 plants).