Decaisnea (Lardizabalaceae)

fargesii

An unusual and distinct shrub with an open habit, forming strongly upright growth bearing large pinnate leaves to 1m long. With long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by remarkable broad-bean like metallic-blue seed pods, filled with a translucent flesh surrounding the black seed. For full sun to part shade in a moist but well drained soil, protect from late frosts.