Argania spinosa (Argan)

Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit hanging on branches, close up.
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit on woody stems among narrow leaves.

Botanical names: Argania spinosa, Sideroxylon spinosus

Common name: Argan

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: Morocco

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Argania spinosa is a thorny tree from the arid and semi-arid regions of Morocco and Algeria.

Argan oil is used for dipping bread, on couscous, salads, and similar uses. The unroasted oil is traditionally used as a treatment for skin diseases, and has become favoured by European cosmetics manufacturers.

Similar plants: Argania spinosa (Argan)


Image gallery: 10 images
Argania spinosa (Argan) green plant with twisted brown trunks spreading across dry ground
Argania spinosa (Argan) with twisted brown bark and many small green leaves on thin branches.
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree with dense green leaves and thin woody branches in natural light.
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree standing with thin branches covered in small green foliage throughout canopy.
Argania spinosa (Argan) green leaves on brown woody branches provide detailed plant texture.
Argania spinosa (Argan) leaves spread along woody branches with a distinct green tone throughout.
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree with green leaves and thin brown branches against blue sky
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree standing tall with spreading canopy and thick green foliage below
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit held in open hand close up for clear identification purpose
Argania spinosa (Argan) fruit resting in a hand with smooth skin and small brown spots
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree with yellow fruit hanging from thin tangled branches and green leaves.
Argania spinosa (Argan) tree with numerous yellow fruits nestled among dense branches and small green leaves.
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit hanging on branches, close up of many ripening oval fruit.
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit hanging on woody branches during the hot summer ripening season.
Argania spinosa (Argan) green fruit on branches of tree, captured during a bright sunny day.
Argania spinosa (Argan) branches laden with round green fruit amidst many small tough greyish leaves.
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow brown fruit on branches with green leaves, close up.
Argania spinosa (Argan) branches laden with round yellow brown fruit among many green leaves.
Argania spinosa (Argan) yellow fruit close up with red stripes attached to woody branches
Argania spinosa (Argan) with round yellow fruit carrying reddish stripes held in a human hand.


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