Tropicals, Woody > Moringa > Moringa oleifera > Moringa oleifera
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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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