Adansonia Species, Baobab, Monkey-Bread Tree

Adansoniagrandidieri

Genus
Adansonia (ad-an-SOH-nee-uh)
Species
grandidieri (gran-dee-dee-ER-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Dunnellon, Florida

Miami, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
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Dunnellon, FL (Zone 9b) | February 2015 | neutral

Easily grown from seed. First of all, immerse the seeds in hot water for 2-6 hours. Sow the seeds in a well-drained medium like river san...Read More

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Carolina, PR | December 2010 | positive

Es un árbol grandioso, fácil de cuidar, hermoso para crear un bonsai y fácil para germinar; se los recomiendo.

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| April 2006 | positive

An incredible living thing in the world! I have to tell that one, at least once in a life, should visit Madagascar to observe this amazin...Read More

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