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Kigelia africana - Sausage Tree


Kigelia africana - Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana - Sausage Tree)

A close up of the flower buds. Photo taken May 23, 2009.



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I still can't get over the name of this tree....nice pic.

25 May, 2009

 

Fascinating :o)

2 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

Thanks! Yes, the flower spikes hang down almost like large beads.

3 Mar, 2010

 

I agree. Every stage of this tree's life cycle is very interesting.

3 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

It is an incredible tree! I hope this year I can start the seeds I have of this tree.
I'd love to have some trees...to sell or to give away this summer.

3 Mar, 2010

 

Oh, baby Sausage Trees....
can't wait for the pics... :o)

3 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

In the next couple of weeks, I'll be starting the seeds. I put them in my unheated greenhouse...where they get the extra heat they need to germinate. I'll post the pics as soon as they start sprouting. : > )

4 Mar, 2010

 

That will be more photos for GoYpedia Sausage Trees :o)

4 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

I've read on the internet it takes 2 - 4 weeks for the Sausage tree seeds to germinate. I think I'm going to start some today.

4 Mar, 2010

 

Have you photographed the seeds themselves ?

4 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

No I haven't....they're small black seeds. Do you want to see a pic of the seeds to post on GoYpedia?

4 Mar, 2010

 

Yes, please... a photo of the seeds would be good for GoYpedia, and then we can follow through with pics of your planting, and pics of the seedlings, and then photos of the HUGE TREES which appear...Lol.

4 Mar, 2010

 

Terratoonie:

I'll post some pics soon. : > )

4 Mar, 2010

 

Thanks :o)

4 Mar, 2010



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