5 Seeds Adenanthera pavonina Red Sandalwood Bead Tree Tropical Ornamental

Adenanthera pavonina, commonly known as Red Sandalwood or Bead Tree, is a tropical tree admired for its glossy, bright red seeds and graceful, fern-like foliage. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it develops into an attractive shade tree with a rounded canopy and adds a distinctive tropical character to gardens and landscapes where climates allow.

The striking scarlet seeds are often collected for crafts, jewelry, and decorative beadwork, while the tree itself serves as an ornamental specimen in warm regions. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating a range of conditions once established. In cooler zones it can be grown in containers and brought indoors during cold periods.
Species: Adenanthera pavonina
Type: Tropical tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: 10-12
Germination: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water before sowing
Sowing: Sow 1/2 inch deep in moist, well-drained medium
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Seeds are hard-coated; nicking the surface improves germination