Sausage Trees Now In Stock (Kigelia Africana)

We just got in some nice Sausage Trees!

You may have seen this unusual tree at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in the “Africa” section- its hard to miss, as it has large “sausage” fruits that hang down on vines from the canopy.

A favorite in tropical botanical gardens, the Sausage Tree makes a great canopy/shade tree and has the added bonus of its crazy exotic look to give your garden a true unusual element.

Kigelia Africana is originally from Africa-  its tough leaves hold up well to wind and harsh conditions.  In the warm season, it will drop a multitude of “ropes” from the canopy- from which hanging flower clusters emerge.  In its native habitat, these reddish-purple flowers are propagated by bats (not to mention eaten by a variety of African wildlife). In my garden in Melbourne Beach, I notice the bees and moths taking a liking to them.

After the flowers are pollinated, the fruits will begin to appear.  After a few months, the fruits can become up to 3 feet long!  A fully fruited Sausage Tree is sight to behold- truly beautiful and odd at the same time.

Exotica Tropicals has Sausage Trees in 3 gallon pots, currently at a height of 3-4 feet tall. They grow quite rapidly once planted.  If you are looking to create some windbreak and shade in your garden- this is a great tree to consider.