Agati
Sesbania grandiflora
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A fast-growing tropical tree producing showy red, pink, or white flowers and edible immature pods. Highly valued in permaculture for nitrogen fixation, rapid biomass production, and nutritious food.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Asia (India, Myanmar)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Red and white flowering varieties are most common; selection is primarily by flower color and regional adaptation rather than named cultivars.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A fast-growing tropical tree producing showy red, pink, or white flowers and edible immature pods. Highly valued in permaculture for nitrogen fixation, rapid biomass production, and nutritious food.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Agati grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Asia (India, Myanmar)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Red and white flowering varieties are most common; selection is primarily by flower color and regional adaptation rather than named cultivars.