Markhamia Species, Bell Bean Tree, Maroon Bell-Bean
Markhamiazanzibarica

Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Markhamia (mark-AM-ee-uh)
Species: zanzibarica (zan-zih-BAR-ih-kuh)

Synonym:Markhamia stenocarpa

Synonym:Muenteria stenocarpa

Synonym:Spathodea zanzibarica

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting