African Baobab 5 Seeds Adansonia digitata

Adansonia digitata, commonly known as the African baobab, is a massive, iconic tree native to the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. It is easily recognized by its enormous, swollen trunk—often reaching diameters of over 30 feet—which serves as a water reservoir during dry seasons. This deciduous tree can live for thousands of years and typically grows up to 60–80 feet tall. Its palmate leaves, composed of 5–7 leaflets, emerge in the wet season, while large, white, pendulous flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by bats. The baobab produces a gourd-like fruit rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, valued in both traditional diets and modern health foods. Adansonia digitata is an extraordinary ornamental tree prized for its dramatic form and striking presence in landscapes. Its massive, bottle-shaped trunk and broad, spreading canopy make it a sculptural focal point in botanical gardens and large open spaces. The tree’s large, white, fragrant flowers—pollinated by bats—add a unique ornamental touch, especially when they bloom at night. Its curious silhouette, especially when leafless during the dry season, gives it a mystical, almost prehistoric appearance. Though best suited to arid and subtropical climates, Adansonia digitata is occasionally cultivated in warm regions around the world as a living natural monument, admired for both its visual impact and cultural symbolism.