Flocks of parrots and lorikeets are attracted to the flowers with the seed avidly eaten by various native marsupials, however these seeds are toxic to humans. The Black Bean is a very adaptable tree. It prefers deep rich soils but will grow in well draining shallow soils. In its native rainforest habitat, it can grow up to 30 metres. However, grown in your garden as a single tree, it will develop into a fine spreading shade tree to a height of around 10 metres.
Seedlings also make excellent tub specimens for indoors or balconies.
The species was once a familiar sight and widespread throughout the Shire. The timber was sought after as a most valuable cabinet wood and removed from the forest for this reason. Disclaimer site designed by Web Twentyone.