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Phantom Tree

Scientific Name: Moringa ovalifolia Dinter ex Berger.
Synonym: Moringa ovalifoliolata
Family: Moringaceae

Moringa ovalifolia in Art Pacheco's collection in Tucson (USA)

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-12

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Southern Africa (central Namibia to southwestern Angola)

Growth Habits: Smooth barked, caudiciform tree, up to 30 feet tall (9 m)

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

The Phantom Tree is one of the most known species of Moringa after Moringa oleifera. Their grotesque trunk is a popular feature of Namibian parks like Etosha and Namib-Naukluft.

Blooming Habits:
Cream flowers on leafless trees.

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