{"product_id":"ice-cream-bean-tree-inga-edulis-live-seedling-4-8-inches-tall-3-inch-pot-fast-growing-tropical-tree-sweet-vanilla-flavored-pods-nitrogen-fixing-shade-tree","title":"Ice Cream Bean Tree – Inga edulis Live Seedling | 4–8 Inches Tall | 3-Inch Pot  Fast-Growing Tropical Tree | Sweet Vanilla-Flavored Pods | Nitrogen-Fixing Shade Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eGrow one of the most unique tropical fruits in the world with the Ice Cream Bean Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eInga edulis\u003c\/em\u003e). This fast-growing tropical tree produces long, flat seed pods filled with a fluffy, sweet pulp often compared to vanilla ice cream or cotton candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eNative to Central and South American rainforests, Ice Cream Bean trees are prized not only for their delicious fruit but also for their beautiful umbrella-shaped canopy and lush tropical foliage. During flowering season, the tree produces clusters of fragrant white blooms that attract pollinators and support biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThe elongated pods—typically 6 to 12 inches long—contain soft, creamy pulp surrounding the seeds. The flavor is light, sweet, and dessert-like, making it a favorite among tropical fruit enthusiasts and rare plant collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eIn addition to producing edible pods, \u003cem data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eInga edulis\u003c\/em\u003e is a nitrogen-fixing tree. Its roots work with beneficial soil microbes to naturally improve soil fertility, making it valuable in food forests, permaculture systems, and sustainable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eAt Tyler Farms, our plants are grown the old-fashioned way:\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e✔️ No pesticides\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e✔️ No synthetic fertilizers\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e✔️ Only natural inputs like worm castings and fish emulsion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eYour plant will arrive as a healthy, nursery-grown seedling in a reusable 3-inch pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e✔️ 1 Ice Cream Bean Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eInga edulis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e✔️ Shipped in a 3-inch reusable pot\u003cbr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e✔️ USA-grown, non-GMO\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eCommon Name: Ice Cream Bean Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eInga edulis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003ePlant Type: Fast-growing tropical fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, adaptable; tolerates various soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eMature Height: 30–60+ feet in ground (smaller with pruning)\u003cbr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eFruit Flavor: Sweet, vanilla-like, cotton-candy texture\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eCold Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 32°F\u003cbr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eNitrogen Fixing: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eContainer Growing: Possible when young; large container required long-term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eIce Cream Bean trees thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. In cooler regions, they can be grown in containers and moved indoors during cold months. Regular pruning helps manage size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyler Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47798398222577,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/194_91b31145-f27c-42ee-9ca3-b60ceaab81db.jpg?v=1770817831","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/ice-cream-bean-tree-inga-edulis-live-seedling-4-8-inches-tall-3-inch-pot-fast-growing-tropical-tree-sweet-vanilla-flavored-pods-nitrogen-fixing-shade-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}