Brownea ariza, Hermesias ariza , Scarlet Flame Bean

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Brownea ariza, Hermesias ariza , Scarlet Flame Bean

Brownea ariza, Hermesias ariza
Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae
Scarlet Flame Bean
Origin: South America
small tree 10-20 ft

This tropical American native occurs in Colombia and Venezuela, though it is widely grown in other tropical regions worldwide. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. Assuming you can provide the tropical conditions, the species grows into a nice medium size tree 20-25 ft (smaller in containers), with dense umbrella-like canopy, spreading 15-20 ft wide.

Young leaves a pale green to pinkish, almost white, sometimes with light variegation, and hangs down like a large handkerchief (like in all related species (browneas, amherstia, maniltoa, etc.).

Flowering occurs on 3-4th year from seed, at the base of the branches. The flower lasts a few days, however the view is unforgettable.

Related species: Brownea grandiceps, Brownea capitella.

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			1404 Brownea ariza - Rose of Venezuela, 3 gal pot Rose of Venezuela, Scarlet Flame Bean - small compact tree with spectacular red flowers. This tropical American native occurs in Colombia and Venezuela, though it is widely grown in other tropical regions worldwide. A true tropical, it requires frost-free environment with hight air humidity. Assuming you can provide the tropical conditions, the species grows into a nice medium size tree 20-25 ft (smaller in containers), with dense umbrella-like canopy, spreading 15-20 ft wide. Flowering occurs on 3-4th year from seed, at the base of the branches. The flower lasts a few days, however the view is unforgettable. See picture of the actual plant for sale. This plant can be shipped at customer own risk only. Express shipping may be required for this plant depending on destination. Please contact us before shipping. This item is certified for shipping to California.	3 gal pot, large plant 4-5 ft tall	BACKORDER - add to wish list

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