Decaisnea Fargesii

Decaisnea Fargesii. ‘Dead man’s fingers’, ‘Blue bean plant’ or ‘Blue sausage fruit’. The fruits of this small tree are probably its most striking feature; also known rather creepily as – Dead Man’s Fingers, Can be used as a stand-alone specimen plant. Yellow/green flowers appear in early summer, which hang from the branches, and are fragrant during the evening. The bean-like fruits will form and also hang in clumps of three, looking very much like ‘dead man’s fingers’, the sweet flesh of the fruits is edible and considered a delicacy in some parts of the world. 

Name: Decaisnea Fargesii

Approx. Height and spread: 6m x6m

Position: Full sun – Part Shade

Soil Ph: All

Moisture: Well drained. Moist, but well drained.

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

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