Inga edulis – Ice Cream Bean Tree Live Tropical Starter | 6 Inches to 1 Foot Tall | Includes 6 Inch Pot Sweet Vanilla-Flavored Pods | Fast Growing | Exotic Fruit Tree

Grow one of the most unique tropical fruit trees with Inga edulis, commonly known as the Ice Cream Bean Tree. This live starter plant is approximately 6 inches to 1 foot tall and ships in a 6-inch nursery pot, healthy and well-rooted.

This remarkable tree produces long bean pods that can grow up to 2 feet in length. Inside the pods is a sweet, juicy white pulp with a soft, cotton-like texture and a flavor often compared to vanilla ice cream. Native to Central America, this fun and delicious fruit is enjoyed by both children and adults.

A fast-growing and adaptable tree, Ice Cream Bean thrives in well-drained soil but tolerates a variety of soil types. It makes an exciting addition to tropical gardens and exotic fruit collections.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Inga edulis starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6 inches to 1 foot tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Ice Cream Bean
Botanical Name: Inga edulis
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of various soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–60 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Temporary only (best planted in ground long-term)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best growth. Provide consistent moisture while young. Prune regularly if maintaining a smaller size in home gardens.