African Baobab Seeds - Fruit Plant

African baobab seeds grow into slow growing, long lived trees with a distinctive upright trunk and spreading canopy. This tree species is native to warm, dry regions and is best suited to tropical and subtropical climates. In cooler areas, baobab can be grown in large containers and protected from frost. Seeds benefit from pre treatment before sowing and perform best in well drained soil with full sun exposure, making them suitable for experienced home growers and botanical collections.

Features

• Slow growing tree with a strong, upright trunk

• Adapted to warm, dry, and tropical climates

• Suitable for large containers or open ground

• Long lived growth habit with seasonal dormancy

• Requires well drained soil and full sun

Specifications

• Scientific name: Adansonia digitata

• Common name (US): Baobab Tree, African Baobab

• Seed type / variety: African

• Growth habit: Upright, deciduous tree

• USDA hardiness zones: 10 to 12

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 10 to 12: March to May

  • Cooler zones: Start indoors in spring

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; seeds benefit from scarification and warm soil temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering needs: Low to moderate watering; allow soil to dry between watering

• Mature plant size: Up to 50 to 80 feet in height in ground; smaller in containers

• Plant spacing: 25 to 40 feet between tre