 | Unique, swollen trunk |
| Large white flowers |
| Unusual |
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Adansonia gregorii Boab, Baobab, Australian Bottle Tree |
Description: Tree to about 30' with a unique, swollen bottle-like trunk. This deciduous tree bears large white flowers and ball-like fruits to 10 cm diameter. Growth starts off quickly, then slows down. Native in Australia in the NT and WA. It prefers a loamy soil and has a smooth, brown to yellowish-green bark. The swollen trunk can grow to 9' in diameter. Tropical - but reported to make an nice indoor plant while young.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Tree to 30' |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture |
| Native | Northern Territory, West Australia |
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Thursday March 13, 2003 05:59 PM