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Ice Cream Bean Tree

Ice Cream Bean Tree
$199.95 USD
$199.95 USD $199.95 USD
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Bloom time
June to October
Botanical name
Inga Edulis
Growing zones
9-11 outdoors
Growth rate
Fast
Harvest time
Summer
Indoor growing
Indoors or Patio (non-freezing)
Mature height
8-10 ft.
Mature width
3-5 ft.
Pollination
Partially Self-Pollinating
Sunlight
Full Sun
Size
Typically ships in 1–3 business daysTracking is emailed as soon as your order is on the way.
Free shipping through September 30No minimum purchase required.
14-Day Arrive Alive GuaranteeArrives healthy or we make it right.
90-Day Health WarrantySee complete coverage details.

Ice Cream Bean Tree: A Unique, Sweet Treat

The Ice Cream Bean Tree brings a tropical twist to your backyard or container garden—no passport required. With long, velvety pods that taste like vanilla ice cream (yes, really), this fast-growing tree is a double treat: edible and ornamental.

Why You’ll Dig It:

  • Fast-growing shade: Get lush, feathery foliage and filtered light in record time.
  • Delicious pods: Sweet, cottony pulp inside each pod tastes like vanilla dessert—fresh off the branch.
  • Pollinator-friendly: Its fragrant, puffy white flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.

Grow It Your Way:

  • Outdoors in warm zones (USDA 9–11): Plant directly in the ground where it can stretch up to 30+ feet tall with a wide canopy.
  • Containers in cooler climates: Keep it pruned and portable—bring it indoors to a sunny spot when temps drop below 40°F.
  • Indoor-friendly: Grows surprisingly well as a patio or sunroom plant with regular pruning and good drainage.

The Ice Cream Bean Tree is more than a novelty—it's a conversation starter, a snack station, and a natural shade-maker all in one. Whether you’re building a tropical vibe in your yard or bringing the jungle indoors, this tree delivers on flavor and function.

Shipping and delivery

Orders typically ship within 1–3 business days. Tracking is emailed as soon as your order is on the way. Free shipping applies to every order through September 30, 2026.

Arrival and plant guarantee

Your order is covered by our 14-Day Arrive Alive Guarantee and 90-Day Health Warranty. Inspect your plants when they arrive and follow the claim instructions on our Plant Guarantee page if you need help.

Planting and care

Review the growing-zone, sunlight, mature-size, and care information shown for this plant before ordering. Plant needs vary by variety and location.

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Ice Cream Bean Tree $199.95