Photo of Adansonia grandidieri foliage, form by Bernard Gagnon

Photo by Bernard Gagnon

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Adansonia grandidieri

Also Known As

  • Baobab
  • Monkey Bread Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'-100'
  • W: 30'-60'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Adansonia grandidieri plant details

Adansonia grandidieri is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adansonia grandidieri

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adansonia grandidieri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An incredible pachycaul. Native to dry areas of W. Madagascar. A photo of this spectacular pachycaul is on the front cover of Rauh’s Succulents of Madagascar Vol. I.

Gardening facts about Adansonia grandidieri plant

How to Grow Adansonia grandidieri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
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