Blue Bean Shrub

Decaisnea fargessi

The Decaisnea fargesii produces large, elongated fruits that resemble sausages or beans, typically measuring around 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimetres) in length and 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) in diameter.

Arboretum Location: The Blue Drawing Room

Division: Flowering, Shrub

Family: Lardizabalaceae

Origins: China

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About

Blue Bean Shrub

Decaisnea fargesii, also known as the Blue Bean Shrub or Dead Man’s Fingers, is a deciduous shrub from China. It has pinnately compound leaves and inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.

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The Appearance

A small deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and pinnate leaves. It produces clusters of small, white flowers followed by blue, bean-like seed pods.

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The Produce

These unique fruits have a smooth, bluish-green skin, and when mature, they reveal a gelatinous, seed-filled interior.

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The Flowers

Produces clusters of small, white flowers in spring, followed by blue, bean-like seed pods.

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The Leaves

Each leaflet is lance-shaped and measures approximately 10 to 15 centimetres in length, contributing to the overall grace of the compound leaves.

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The Bark

The bark is smooth and gray when young, becoming more fissured with age.

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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Commonly found in gardens and parks.

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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The seeds are eaten by birds.

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The Culture

Valued for its ornamental flowers and seed pods. Often planted in gardens and parks.

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Fun Facts

Blue Bean Shrub is known for its unique blue seed pods, which add a distinctive feature to gardens.

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