Adansonia digitata SEEDS

Adansonia digitata seeds grow into the African baobab the most widespread and culturally significant of all baobab species, native to tropical and southern Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, and naturalised across much of the Old World tropics. This iconic deciduous tree develops a massive, deeply grooved, water-storing trunk of extraordinary longevity specimens are known to survive for over a thousand years topped with a spreading crown of digitately compound leaves and bearing large, pendulous, creamy-white flowers that open at night and are pollinated by bats and hawk-moths.

Every part of Adansonia digitata is used across its native range: the highly nutritious fruit pulp is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants; the leaves are eaten as a vegetable; bark fibre is used for rope and cloth; and the tree holds profound spiritual and communal significance for countless African cultures. As a specimen plant, the baobab’s massive trunk and ancient character make it one of the most sought-after trees for warm-climate collectors worldwide. Full sun, very sharp drainage and a pronounced dry season or winter rest produce the best results in cultivation.

• Massive, grooved, water-storing trunk one of the longest-lived trees on earth
• Large, pendulous creamy-white flowers opening at night; bat and moth pollinated
• Highly nutritious fruit; leaves, bark and roots all of traditional use
• Tropical & S. Africa and S. Arabian Peninsula the most widespread Adansonia
• Full sun, very sharp drainage; excellent drought tolerance once established

Growing Adansonia digitata from seed connects the grower with one of the world’s great trees a landmark specimen combining extraordinary longevity, spectacular architecture and profound cultural heritage.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.