Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Adansonia

Species:

Adansonia suarezensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, lemurs, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification or soaking in hot water. Fresh seeds germinate more reliably than stored seeds. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI