Adansonia Species, Baobab, Monkey-Bread Tree
Adansoniagrandidieri

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

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Trees
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

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

Sun Exposure

Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

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