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Moringa oleifera


Drumstick Tree




Family
Moringaceae
Genus
Moringa
Species
oleifera
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3-H4
Temperature (°C)
25-35
Temperature (°F)
77-95
Height
10-12 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
Cultivation
Grown mainly is tropical areas. Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers neutral to slightly acidic, well drained soils. A sun and heat loving plant, it does not react well to freezing or frost.
Shape
The shape of a mature tree is vase like with a main trunk that branches into a tall, arching form.
Growth
Fast
Bark/Stem Description
The bark’s texture is quite fine compared to other trees and is smooth to the touch.
Flower Description
The fragrant flowers are yellowish-white with 5 petals. The flowers are 1-2 cm long.
Notable Specimens
Simón Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden, San Jose, Costa Rica. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation at SJU, Philadelphia, United States of America. Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Colorado, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagated by seed or cuttings.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
M. oleifera has many uses. The flowers may be dried and used as a tea, the young shoots cooked, and the pods used in the cosmetic industry.
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