Moringa Tree Care?

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) May 21, 2014

Hi, I just got this moringa tree, and I am not sure what to do with it. I've heard you're supposed to lop off the top to make it bushier and not too tall, but I'm scared! I don't want to kill this poor tree.

Advice is greatly appreciated!

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Jun 02, 2014

Moringa oleifera is a valuable tree to cultivate,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moringa_oleifera

http://miracletrees.org/

http://www.moringabenefits.net/

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17089328

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1242-MORINGA.aspx?activeIngredientId=1242&activeIngredientName=MORINGA

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Jun 02, 2014

To keep the tree low, pinch off the highest growing bud when young, then keep the tree healthy to spread out and fill in space.

For use, the tree should be trained, so that you can access the tree (somewhat low to the ground).

The leaves, flowers, & seeds provide food. The wood makes furniture, living structures, and fuel..

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Jun 06, 2014

Thanks for the tip, Metro! Pinching a top bud sounds a lot less scary than cutting off the top. My neighbors informed me about the health benefits of this tree, and they had sprouted this and the one they planted in their yard from seeds they took off a mature tree they'd found beachside. I tasted one of the leaves. It was "spinach-y with a shot of black pepper" flavored, and a little harsh fresh. I am positive they'll be absolutely delish cooked, or at least wilted. :)

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