Hummingbird Tree-Live Plant

The Hummingbird tree, or Sesbania grandiflora, is a small, fast-growing, and sparsely branched tree that reaches up to 32 feet in height. The flowers, young leaves and tender pods of the white flowered hummingbird tree are edible. All parts of the tree are also utilized for medicine in Southeastern Asia and India including preparations derived from the roots, bark, gum, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The leaves are rich in Vitamin, A, Iron and Calcium. The tree thrives under full exposure to sunshine and is extremely frost sensitive.

Current Offer is for  Pink Variety  plant Approx. 6-8" in height

*Hummingbird Tree have tender leaves and it is not uncommon for them to drop some leaves upon arrival. They will regenerate new leaves when acclimated to their environment. 

Note about all plant sales: Our plants are healthy at the time of shipping and we pack with the utmost care. ALL SALES FINAL on plants! It is your responsibility to check your mail after ordering a live plant! It is natural for some branch or leaves to fall in transit. Due to strict customs regulations we cannot ship plants outside mainland USA.

Latin Name: Sesbania grandiflora

Planting Guidance: Requires a sunny position for best growth. Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained moderately light soil, though it succeeds in light sandy, medium, heavy clayey and low fertility soils. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 8.5, but can tolerate acid conditions down to 4.5. Requires a position sheltered from strong winds.

Hindi Name: Gaach-munga गाछ मूंगा,

Marathi Name: Shevari शेवरी

Gujrati Name: Agathio

Kannada Name: Agasi ಅಗಸಿ

Telugu Name: Avisha, Ettagise, Sukanasamu

Tamil Name: Sevvagatti, Muni

Bengali Name: Buko, Bak

Malayalam Name: Akatti