Hummingbird Tree - Sesbania Grandiflora

Hummingbird Tree (Sesbania Grandiflora)

The Hummingbird Tree is a spectacular tropical specimen that produces stunning clusters of vibrant blooms resembling tiny birds in flight. This fast-growing ornamental is also edible—its leaves, flowers, and long green pods are all nutritious additions to your kitchen. When you buy a Hummingbird Tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a carefully cultivated plant ready to impress your landscape immediately.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Hummingbird Tree in a sunny, wind-protected location where it becomes an eye-catching focal point in tropical and subtropical gardens. The feathery green canopy provides excellent dappled shade for shade-loving plants beneath its drooping branches. In cooler climates, grow it as a containerized specimen on patios or in conservatories, where you can move it indoors as temperatures drop. The tree's deep red, pink, or white flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators, making it perfect for wildlife gardens.

Specifications

Height: Up to 40 feet (outdoors); 6–12 feet (container grown)
Width: 15–25 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water: Regular; keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Well-draining, fertile
USDA Zones: 9–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces breathtaking red, pink, or white flowers that look like hovering hummingbirds
• Grows rapidly, bringing tropical beauty to your space in one season
• Provides edible foliage and pods for fresh culinary use or traditional Asian cuisine
• Thrives in containers for patios and can be brought indoors during cold months

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny location with protection from strong winds and dig a hole twice the width of the root ball. Place your tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather. For container growing in cool climates, move the tree indoors when temperatures approach 50 degrees Fahrenheit.