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Adansonia grandidieri

 
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Family: Bombacaceae
Genus: Adansonia (ad-an-SOH-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: grandidieri (gran-dee-dee-ER-ee) (Info)

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Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Trees
Cactus and Succulents

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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2 positives
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive chanin On Apr 12, 2006, chanin from Bangkok
Thailand wrote:

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 amazing Baobab tree, especially at the "Avenue de Baobab" where you will find these gigantic tree along the road and wait for the sunset. I'm sure, you will never forget...like me.

Positive Malalakaman On Feb 7, 2004, Malalakaman wrote:

One of the easier baobabs to germinate after seed scarification and soaking. Initially growth is quite rapid and a smooth trunk soon forms, great for bonsai. Found it easy to coax back into leaf again after dormancy, even here in the damp and chilly UK! Give as much sun as possible and do not over-water especially near dormancy.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Saint Augustine, Florida



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