Most baobab trees flower after every rainy season. Some baobab flowers appear twice a year but one species only flowers every other year. The rainy season for the Southern African baobab tree is between October and January.

Does a baobab tree have flowers?

The large, white flowers of the baobab tree dangle from the branches on long stems. Huge, crinkled petals and a big cluster of stamen give baobab tree flowers an exotic, powder puff appearance.

How long does a baobab tree take to produce fruits?

Ancient as they are, baobab trees can be cultivated, as some communities in West Africa have done for generations. Some farmers are discouraged by the fact that they can take 15-20 years to fruit – but recent research has shown by grafting the branches of fruiting trees to seedlings they can fruit in five years.