Weeping Boer Bean
Schotia brachypetala
Family: Fabaceae
Weeping Boer Bean grows in full sun and prefers well-drained fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Weeping Boer Bean
Weeping Boer Bean growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained fertile soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Weeping Boer Bean as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.
Plant Overview
Weeping Boer Bean (Schotia brachypetala) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1909
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Weeping Boer Bean is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.