Kigelia africana
SAUSAGE TREE
Bignoniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

Other Botanical Names: Bignonia africana, Crescentia pinnata, Kigelia abyssinica, Kigelia acutifolia, Kigelia aethiopum, Kigelia aethopica, Kigeliaii, Kigelia elliptica, Kigelia impressa, Kigelia pinnata, Kigelia spragueana, Kigelia talbotiil, Kigelia tristis, Sotor aethio

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Kigelia africana
SAUSAGE TREE
Bignoniaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: green & brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: sausage pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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