Black Bead (Pithecellobium keyense) _tab_sawpalmetto The Kajang variety is prized

The Kajang variety is prized for its larger fruit size and rich flavor

Fast-growing and productive once established

Black Bead grows 8 to 15 feet high with multiple trunks and a broad

it’s a perfect addition to food forests

Black Bead (Pithecellobium keyense) _tab_sawpalmetto The Kajang variety is prizedBlack Bead is a familiar shrub or small tree native to South Florida, the Keys, Central America, and the Caribbean. Showy, pinkish white puffball flowers bloom from winter into spring and, by summer, develop into green, spiral seedpods. As they ripen and dry, the pods turn brown and split open to reveal bright red, edible arils with black seeds. It is a member of Fabaceae, the legume or bean family. Black Bead grows 8 to 15 feet high with multiple