African Baobab Tree Adansonia digitata - 4 Inch Pot Live Plant, Tree of Life

About This Plant

Rare caudiciform tree native to the African savannas. Adansonia digitata, commonly known as the African Baobab or Tree of Life, features a distinctive swollen trunk (caudex) and a long-lived, architectural form. Suitable as a bonsai starter or unique container specimen for collectors.

What You Will Receive

One healthy, greenhouse-grown African Baobab growing in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Live African Baobab (Adansonia digitata)
• Well-established in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot
• Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

✨ Features

• Rare and highly collectible caudiciform tree
• Develops a distinctive swollen trunk (caudex) as it matures
• Known as the legendary "Tree of Life"
• Excellent bonsai and container specimen
• Native to the African savannas
• Drought tolerant once established
• Unique architectural form
• Ideal for collectors of unusual plants
• Long-lived species with exceptional character
• Great conversation piece for home or garden

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Adansonia digitata
• Common Name: African Baobab, Tree of Life
• Plant Type: Deciduous Caudiciform Tree
• Pot Size: 4-inch plastic nursery pot
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent potting mix
• Water: Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 10–11 (protect from frost)
• Mature Size: Up to 40–80 feet tall and 30–60 feet wide in the landscape; remains much smaller when grown in containers

🌼 Perfect For

• Rare Plant Collections
• Caudex Collections
• Bonsai Enthusiasts
• Tropical Plant Collections
• Indoor Container Growing
• Conservatories
• Botanical Gardens
• Gifts for Plant Collectors

Live Plant Notice

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