moringa
Moringa oleifera
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size8 to 40 feet tall6 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a tree for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is drought tolerant and needs little care once it settles in. It can reach about 40 feet tall, so give it room.
Pairs well with Desert willow, White sage, and Prickly-pear.