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Adansonia digitata

Botanical Name
Adansonia digitata
Common Names
African Baobab,
African Baobab is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with a broad domed, pendulous habit. It produces white and purple flowers. The foliage is shed seasonally. Commonly used in tropical landscapes, it is suited to large open spaces and park plantings. It can also be grown for its edible fruit. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m+ W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Adansonia digitata African Baobab,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Broad Domed, Pendulous

Description:
African Baobab is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with a broad domed, pendulous habit. It produces white and purple flowers. The foliage is shed seasonally. Commonly used in tropical landscapes, it is suited to large open spaces and park plantings. It can also be grown for its edible fruit. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m+ W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained