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    Adansonia digitata

    Also Known As

    • Baobab
    • Cream of Tartar Tree
    • Dead Rat Tree
    • Monkey-bread Tree
    • Upside-Down Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-80'
    • W: 20'-60'

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Adansonia digitata plant details

    Adansonia digitata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bats and birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Adansonia digitata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Adansonia digitata

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The baobab from Africa which grows to 10m in diameter!

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Adansonia digitata plant

    How to Grow Adansonia digitata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bats

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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