Castanospermum australe (Lucky bean, Moreton Bay chestnut)
Lucky brown tree is a tropical, evergreen tree with an erect trunk, grey to brown smooth bark, and glossy dark green leaves. The flowers are pea-shaped, form in clusters, are yellow to orange in color and are an important source of nectar and pollen for bees. The wood is durable, hard, and heavy and is used as a material for construction. The seeds are edible but must be first sliced and washed in water for several days before cooking. The seeds cause severe gastrointestinal disturbance
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Pronunciation: kas-tan-oh-SPER-mum aw-STRAL-ee
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Australia / New Zealand
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Hardiness Zones: 8 to 12
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Uses: Indoor, Edible
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Size/Shape
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m, Over 23
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters, 8 to 10 meters, 10 to 15 meters
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margins: Lobate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Type: Raceme
Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Smooth, Colored
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: Over 20 cm
Fruit Color: Brown
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Plant Propagation: Seed