Kigelia africana ★ SAUSAGE TREE

A semi-deciduous tree with a large, dense, spreading crown. It branches low and producing long pendulous panicles of attractive, maroon-coloured, yellow-veined flowers that can be nearly 1m long. The fruit is a large, sausage-like, pendulous berry up to 1m long and up to 12 kg in weight. The leaves are leathery and slightly glossy foliage.

Advantages: Ornamental shade and medicinal tree

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Water Tolerance:  Low water

Mature Height: 23m

Trunk diameter: 80cm+

Foliage/Flower colour: Maroon flowers