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Family: Bombacaceae
Genus: Adansonia
(ad-an-SOH-nee-uh) Species: grandidieri (gran-dee-dee-ER-ee)
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsPerennials Trees Cactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure UnknownFoliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; stratify if sowing indoorsSeed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |