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Inga spp.

Ice Cream Bean in Florida

Ice cream bean is a fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree that provides canopy and edible pods.

Quick Take

Best use: Canopy tree in warm-zone food forests.
Florida advantage: Fast growth.
Main risk: Size management.

Management

Regular pruning prevents excessive height and storm vulnerability.

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