10 Seeds Sausage Tree Kigelia africana Tropical Flowering Tree

Kigelia africana, commonly known as the Sausage Tree, is a striking tropical tree admired for its unusual hanging fruit and large, dramatic burgundy flowers. Native to Africa, it brings a bold, exotic character to warm-climate gardens and large landscapes.
The tree produces showy tubular blooms that attract pollinators, followed by large sausage-shaped fruits that hang from long stalks. It is well suited to spacious gardens, parks, and tropical plantings, where it serves as a distinctive ornamental focal point. Young plants can be grown in containers and moved indoors in cooler regions.
Species: Kigelia africana
Type: Tropical flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Zones: 10-11
Germination: Sow seeds in warm, moist, well-draining medium; keep consistently warm
Spacing: 20-30 feet between trees
Notes: Slow to moderate grower; protect from frost when young