Adansonia Species, Baobab

Adansoniaza

Genus
Adansonia (ad-an-SOH-nee-uh)
Species
za (ZAH)
Synonym
Adansonia alba
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Merritt Island, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2015 | positive

The trees in the above photograph taken by Kelly Griffin in Madagascar are called Baobab Amoureux due to them being intertwined. The lo...Read More

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| April 2006 | positive

While I visited Madagascar in October 2004, I traveled to the south of the island and found this gigantic Baobab at Ampanihy town. The di...Read More

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