These are tropical, fast growing trees and leaves are used for culinary purposes. Need full sun and moist water condition. Price per plant. 2 or 3 gal container.
Large mature plant.
Sesbania grandiflora—commonly known as Agati, Hummingbird Tree, or Vegetable Hummingbird—is a fast-growing, small leguminous tree native to Maritime Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.
It is widely celebrated throughout Asian tropical climates not just as an ornamental plant, but as a highly productive, multi-purpose agricultural asset.
Growth Habit: A lightweight, straight, fast-growing tree that typically reaches 10–15 meters (30–50 feet) in height. It is relatively short-lived (often around 20 years) but scales up incredibly quickly in its first few years.
Foliage: It features long, pinnate leaves (feathery leaflets arranged on both sides of a central stem) that cast a light, dappled shade.
Flowers: Its most striking feature is its massive, sickle-shaped flowers (typically 7–10 cm long). They visually resemble a bird in flight, which gives the tree its "Hummingbird" moniker. Flowers generally come in two distinct color morphs: creamy white or vibrant reddish-pink.
Fruit: Following the flowers, it produces very long, slender, hanging seed pods that look like green beans, stretching up to 30–50 cm long.
In Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines (particularly in India, Thailand, and Indonesia), this tree is treated essentially as a vegetable crop:
The Flowers: Both the white and red flowers are a seasonal delicacy. They are frequently dipped in batter and fried as fritters, added to curries, or blanched for salads. Tip: The central bitter stamens are usually removed before cooking.
Leaves & Pods: Young leaves and tender, immature seed pods are edible and packed with Vitamin A, Calcium, and Iron.
As a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family, Sesbania grandiflora is an excellent nitrogen-fixing tree. It develops robust root nodules that harbor Rhizobium bacteria, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable soil nutrient. This makes it a popular choice for:
Agroforestry systems and alley-cropping.
Providing light shade and windbreaks for delicate understory crops.
Green manure (chopping the nutrient-rich leaves to mulch back into the soil).
The leaves are highly valuable as a high-protein forage for livestock (cattle, goats, and sheep). Because the wood is soft and light, it is also utilized for quick firewood, paper pulp production, and temporary structural supports.
These are tropical, fast growing trees and leaves are used for culinary purposes. Need full sun and moist water condition. Price per plant. 2 or 3 gal container.
Large mature plant.
Sesbania grandiflora—commonly known as Agati, Hummingbird Tree, or Vegetable Hummingbird—is a fast-growing, small leguminous tree native to Maritime Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.
It is widely celebrated throughout Asian tropical climates not just as an ornamental plant, but as a highly productive, multi-purpose agricultural asset.
Growth Habit: A lightweight, straight, fast-growing tree that typically reaches 10–15 meters (30–50 feet) in height. It is relatively short-lived (often around 20 years) but scales up incredibly quickly in its first few years.
Foliage: It features long, pinnate leaves (feathery leaflets arranged on both sides of a central stem) that cast a light, dappled shade.
Flowers: Its most striking feature is its massive, sickle-shaped flowers (typically 7–10 cm long). They visually resemble a bird in flight, which gives the tree its "Hummingbird" moniker. Flowers generally come in two distinct color morphs: creamy white or vibrant reddish-pink.
Fruit: Following the flowers, it produces very long, slender, hanging seed pods that look like green beans, stretching up to 30–50 cm long.
In Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines (particularly in India, Thailand, and Indonesia), this tree is treated essentially as a vegetable crop:
The Flowers: Both the white and red flowers are a seasonal delicacy. They are frequently dipped in batter and fried as fritters, added to curries, or blanched for salads. Tip: The central bitter stamens are usually removed before cooking.
Leaves & Pods: Young leaves and tender, immature seed pods are edible and packed with Vitamin A, Calcium, and Iron.
As a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family, Sesbania grandiflora is an excellent nitrogen-fixing tree. It develops robust root nodules that harbor Rhizobium bacteria, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable soil nutrient. This makes it a popular choice for:
Agroforestry systems and alley-cropping.
Providing light shade and windbreaks for delicate understory crops.
Green manure (chopping the nutrient-rich leaves to mulch back into the soil).
The leaves are highly valuable as a high-protein forage for livestock (cattle, goats, and sheep). Because the wood is soft and light, it is also utilized for quick firewood, paper pulp production, and temporary structural supports.
