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African Baobab Tree Seeds for Planting (Adansonia digitata) – Monkey Bread Fruit Tree

African Baobab Tree Seeds for Planting (Adansonia digitata) – Monkey Bread Fruit Tree

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Scarify seeds lightly or soak in warm water for 24 to 48 hours

Sow seeds in well drained sandy soil

Plant seeds about 2 to 3 cm deep

Keep soil slightly moist during germination

Place in a warm sunny location

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for strong development

Water sparingly once established

Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root rot

Use minimal fertilizer or organic compost

Protect young plants from frost and excess moisture

Tips

Seed scarification improves germination rate

Best grown in warm tropical climates

Requires large space for mature growth

Avoid frequent watering

Ideal for long term landscape planting

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Massive trunk

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Slow growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Mildly tangy

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
African Baobab Tree Seeds for Planting (Adansonia digitata) – Monkey Bread Fruit Tree
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Bearing

African Baobab is a legendary tropical tree grown for its unique structure and nutritious Monkey Bread fruits. The tree is extremely long living drought tolerant and adapts well to arid and semi arid regions. It is ideal for open gardens farms and large landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium to Large

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Up to 20 to 25 meters

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

low

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 10–12

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes (Early stage only)

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8 to 10 meters

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2 to 3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Hot climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000165630

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the baobab trunk so wide compared with its branches?

The species develops a characteristic swollen trunk that helps it store water and gives mature trees their distinctive form.

Can a young baobab be grown in a container?

Yes. Young plants can be container-grown, especially while their size is manageable, with good drainage provided.

Does baobab lose its leaves seasonally?

Yes. African baobab is deciduous and naturally sheds its foliage during part of the year.

Can baobab be grown as a specimen tree?

Yes. Its unusual trunk and branching structure make it well suited to specimen-style planting.

What type of soil suits African baobab seedlings?

A loose, well-drained growing medium is preferable to soil that remains consistently waterlogged.

Does baobab require a warm growing climate?

Yes. As a tropical and subtropical species, it prefers warm conditions and protection from frost.