Markhamia sp. (Bell Bean Tree)

Markhamia sp. (Bell Bean Tree) yellow flower cluster close up on leafy tree branch
Markhamia sp. (Bell Bean Tree) yellow flower cluster emerging from deep green textured foliage branches

Botanical name: Markhamia sp.

Common name: Bell Bean Tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa and Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Beautiful ornamental that is rare in cultivation. Will take both sun or shade.

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Similar plants: Markhamia sp. (Bell Bean Tree)


Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) yellow flower and long brown fruit pods on tree branches
Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) tree with vibrant yellow flowers and elongated dangling seed pods
Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) yellow flower close up capturing the trumpet-shaped petals in detail.
Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) showing clusters of ruffled yellow flower trumpets with dark centers.
Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) with many yellow flower clusters on leafy green tree branches
Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia) with clusters of yellow flower on lush deep green tree foliage


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