Jan 21, 2011 · I spotted this large Baobab Tree, Adansonia digitata, in Ft. Lauderdale today. It is on the corner of US1 and Griffin Rd., just south of downtown and on the SE corner of the airport. Noticed it was also flowering

Nov 23, 2009 · A. digitata from mainland Africa is probably the hardiest and most common. There are 8 species; 1 from Africa, 1 from NW Australia and 6 native to Madagascar. A digitata is a zone 9b/10a tree so you should be able to grow it just fine. There is a nice specimen of A. madagascariensis at Selby Gardens in Sarasota;

Feb 12, 2009 · The tree is enormous. The circumference of many was at least 100 feet. The locals belive that after creation, each animal was given a tree to plant. The hyena was given the baobab and planted it upside down. During the dry season, when the tree has no leaves, it looks just like it is upside down with roots up in the air.

Aug 9, 2020 · Curious what the cold hardiest species of baobab is. Anyone have any idea?

Nov 8, 2015 · Baobab trees are truly impressive and amazing looking trees. On our recent trip to Madagascar, Kim and I visited Morondava on the west coast, and spent a good amount of time a bit inland from Morondava, enjoying the incredible sight of hundreds and hundreds of baobab trees sprinkled all over a large area there.

Jun 23, 2013 · Its an Adansonia grandieri BTW (Baobab tree). Also trying Schizolobium parahyba with its thick seed coat. Should I use hydrogen peroxide, nip with a nail cutter, soak longer to scarify the shell/seed coat? Im also trying to germinate Ravenala/travelers tree and Acacia tortilis. Anyone experience with these?? Greatly appreciated. Ritchy

Feb 18, 2009 · Hey All! Im looking for Adansonia species other than digitata, everything from seedling to 20ft for my collection (obviously dont have to be in pots, i can dig and move anything to about 20ft). If anyone knows where i could find some that would be great. And while were on the subject, if you guys...

Feb 24, 2016 · Right most tree of first pic and Male tree on 8th pic, 18th pic of thread are nearly 40 feet tall , the fruiting tree supported by steel bars is 30+feet tall during british era 2 lodoicea seeds bought from Seychelles in 1880s, luckily it grew ad one male and female tree, and their seeds germinated to establish this lodoicea avenue, this garden has nearly 40 trees and many other planted in ...

Feb 19, 2009 · For a tree to be 400' high and 800' through sounds weird to me. Some trees are disproportionately wide, like the Baobab, but I seriously doubt this account is true.

Mar 4, 2025 · What is your favorite tree native to your area? You can only pick one. Mine is SIderoxylon celastrinum formerly Bumelia celestrina.