Kigelia pinnata Common Name: Sausage Tree Origin: South and southeast Africa Height: Up to 50’ Light: Partial to full sun Water: Moderate Bloom: A cluster of dark maroon flowers Comments: Kigelia pinnata is an unusual tree featuring 10-24″ long sausage shaped fruits growing at the ends of long stems. Plant the tree where it has space to grow and room for the fruits to hang down. Traditional African medicine uses the Kigelia tree for many various ailments. |