Kigelia africana - Sausage Tree Pods

Lovely :o)
Did you take more pics of this, Delonix ?

It's weird! Are those fruits heavy? They remind me of a butternut squash, but I wouldn't want to get hit by one if it fell off!

Terratoonie:

No, unfortunately had some major problems with my camera. I was lucky to get the few photos, I took this day. :>(

I hope you're able to mend your camera, Delonix ...
... as with all modern technology ...
... fantastic when working well ;o)

Stickitoffee:

Yes, the sausage-like fruits are pretty heavy, as they can get to more than 2ft/61cm long.

Terratoonie:

Yes, it was a problem with the SD memory card. My camera is working well, now. :>)

thanks delonix, thats very heavy! glad your camera is ok now.

Maybe another trip to the San Diego Zoo ? :o)

Stickitoffee:

Thanks! Yes, I'm glad it just a minor fix...I would not like to go back to my old camera, again. :>)

Terratoonie:

Yes, there will be many more trips to the San Diego Zoo, this winter.

This past summer I hardly went...it was so, so crowded with tourist. I usually like to go in later fall, winter and early spring, when there's not too many tourist around. Although, it's starting to get really crowded in all seasons.

I guess the zoo visitors are learning that the trees and shrubs can be as much of an attraction as the animals and birds !

Terratoonie:

The San Diego Zoo is a world-class botanical garden. The plants are insured to more than the animals.

Some of the tropical plants growing at the SD Zoo can only grow in south Florida and Hawaii...and not anywhere else in the U.S.

This one is a first for me, not the most attractive tree in the world lol

Dotty.... I love these ... take a look at GoYpedia Sausage Trees which I edit. :o)

Dottydaisy2:

It really is a very attractive tree. This one is a little sparse, though.

I will look.....what flavour should I expect?

lol! :>)

Vegetarian sausages ;o)

Delonix1-
Hi- I am in Santa Monica California and am trying to get my hands on some Kigelia Fruit. Do you know of a tree closer by, or could I ask you to send me some? Thanks for any help you can provide. Kind regards-