Ice Cream Bean Tree – Pacae
Vigorous, live Ice Cream Bean tree (Inga edulis), known locally as Pacae or Guaba, grown in a 1-gallon nursery pot. A fascinating tropical legume tree prized for producing massive, foot-long seed pods filled with fluffy, sweet, vanilla-custard-textured pulp.
• Size: 1-Gallon pot
• Variety: Ice...
Price range: $15.00 through $140.00
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Discover one of nature’s most delightful treats with our live Ice Cream Bean tree (Inga edulis), famously known throughout South America as Pacae or Guaba. This unique tropical tree is celebrated for its huge, velvety green pods that can grow up to a foot or more in length. Inside, you will find large black seeds encased in a soft, bright white pulp that literally melts in your mouth with a sweet flavor reminiscent of vanilla ice cream or custard.
Beyond its delicious and unusual fruit, the Ice Cream Bean tree is an exceptional addition to permaculture and food forests. As a fast-growing member of the legume family, it naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil, improves organic matter, and provides excellent dappled shade for companion plants. Well-established in 1-gallon nursery containers with strong root systems, our young trees are ready to take off once planted in the ground or transferred to a large container.
Features
– Unique sweet treat: Long velvety pods containing fluffy, vanilla-custard-flavored pulp beloved by all ages.
– Rapid growth & soil fixer: Natural nitrogen-fixing tree that enriches garden soil and provides lush tropical shade.
– Container size: 1 Gallon.
– Generous producer: Heavy bearer of large, exotic pods once mature.
How to Care & Grow
1. Sunlight: Plant in full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct daily sunlight) for optimal growth, flowering, and pod production.
2. Soil & Planting: Thrives in rich, fertile, well-draining soils. Highly adaptable to various soil types, including clay and loam, as long as moisture is adequate.
3. Watering: Prefers regular moisture. Water deeply and consistently, especially during dry spells and while the young tree is establishing its root system.
4. Climate & Hardiness: Best adapted to tropical, subtropical, and warm frost-free climates (USDA Zones 9–11). Can grow into a medium-to-large tree, but responds very well to pruning to maintain a manageable size.
From Inca Plant Nursery
At Inca Plant Nursery we specialize in fascinating exotic fruits and high-utility tropical trees. Order your healthy 1-gallon Ice Cream Bean (Pacae) tree today and add a touch of wonder to your garden.
