SAUSAGE TREE

Kigelia africana, commonly known as the Sausage Tree, is a unique tropical tree native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is named for its large, sausage-shaped fruit that can reach up to 1 meter in length. This ornamental tree is admired for its wide canopy, striking red to maroon bell-shaped flowers, and unusual fruit.

  • Unusual, hanging sausage-like fruits
  • Large, dense canopy
  • Attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers
  • Drought-tolerant and hardy
  • Often used in botanical gardens, parks, or as a statement tree in landscapes.

Mature height

10–15 meters (can reach up to 20 meters in ideal conditions).

Canopy spread

up to 10 m

Fruit size

30–100 cm in length; weight can exceed 5–10 kg.