AUSTRALIAN BAOBAB

The single species of Baobab endemic to Australia, these historic trees thrive in the harsh dry conditions of Northwest Australia. 
Adansonia Gregorii
Synonym: Adansonia Gibbosa
Common Name: Dead Rat Tree, Gouty Stem Tree, Kuruwan, Jamulang, Gadawori (Aboriginal Australian)
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The Australian baobab, assumed to be a variation of baobab carried across the ocean from Madagascar not too long ago (geologically speaking) is a smaller variety of Baobab. They often grow multiple swollen trunks and typically tap out around 30 feet tall. 
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The bark is lighter than many of it’s cousins, with an orange-tint. The palmate leaves can vary from hairy to smooth, with 5 to 9 leaflets. The flowers are pale cream and green, like its African cousin. 
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The drying fruit hanging low beneath the branches after the leaves have fallen give the tree it’s popular Australian name: The Dead Rat Tree. The brittle and thin pericarp usually cracks open before the fruit falls. 
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Baobabs should be grown indoors during the winter if needed - they can not tolerate sustained frost. 

Baobabs will also grow to the size of their container, meaning you can create a Baobab Bonsai, or allow your tree to grow 50 feet tall over the next century.

Grown in organic/sustainable coco coir and cactus compost.

Comes with an information slip and care guide.



NOTE: Yellowing leaves are normal - these plants are growing out of infanthood and dropping their OG leaves.NOTE**** Shipping during the summer for these little dudes can be dangerous. We will wait to ship your plant until the heat has simmered a bit, if necessary.

NOTE****** Baobabs are DORMANT during Winter, meaning they drop almost if not all of their leaves. If purchasing during this time period, don't worry about receiving what looks like a small stick. It will shoot out new leaves come spring.