Add a rare and exotic touch to your garden with Blue Sausage Tree Seeds, scientifically known as Decaisnea fargesii. This ornamental tree is admired for its unusual blue, sausage-shaped pods and lush green foliage. The plant offers an impressive tropical appearance while being hardy and easy to grow in temperate climates.
Our Premium Quality, Non-GMO seeds are ideal for gardeners seeking unique, low-maintenance plants that enhance the beauty and diversity of their outdoor spaces.
Features
- Exotic Appearance: Produces eye-catching blue fruit pods.
- Hardy & Low Maintenance: Thrives in various soil types and climates.
- Non-GMO & High Germination: Naturally grown, untreated seeds for healthy growth.
- Ornamental Value: Excellent for landscape borders and decorative gardens.
- Cold Tolerant: Can withstand mild frost once established.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects during flowering.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Decaisnea fargesii
- Common Name: Blue Sausage Tree, Dead Man’s Fingers
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Mature Height: 10–20 feet
- Spread: 8–12 feet
- Foliage Color: Green leaves with blue fruit pods
- Fruit Characteristics: Elongated, blue sausage-like pods
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained loam
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Regular watering; prefers consistent moisture
- Temperature Range: 45°F–85°F (7°C–29°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown
- Special Traits: Ornamental fruit, unique color, cold-hardy, easy to cultivate
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before sowing.
- Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep.
- Spacing: Plant seeds 4–6 feet apart if growing multiple trees.
- Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering.
- Germination Period: 30–60 days depending on temperature and moisture.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when 6–8 inches tall.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.
