Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree)

Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) grey barked tree with slender green hanging branches and leaves
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) with a thick grey trunk and thin drooping green foliage branches

Botanical name: Moringa stenopetala

Common names: Horseradish tree, Haleko

Family: Moringaceae

Origin: Southwest Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
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
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

It is an important food plant in southwestern Ethiopia, where it is cultivated as a crop plant. Moringa leaves are eaten almost every day like spinach together with cereal balls. Moringa leaves are outstanding with respect to high contents of essential amino acids, Vitamin A and C. Moringa tolerate most soil types and grow well in full sun. Water regularly and protect from wind and frost; in cooler climates, they can be grown in warmed greenhouses. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Due to its water storage capacity in the bottle shaped stem, M. stenopetala is adapted to semi-arid areas. The tree forms weird shapes of trunk. Can be used for bonsai.

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Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) green leaves on brown branches against a clear blue sky
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) tall canopy with green leaves and thick smooth light brown branches
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) cream white flower close up on green branch
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) clusters of small cream white flowers against green foliage
Moringa stenopetala with light green oval leaves growing on a small plant
Moringa stenopetala leaves spread out across thin stems above a plastic container
Moringa stenopetala with light green oval leaves on branches in close up view
Moringa stenopetala with thin stems and rounded green leaves in a container
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) green leaves on thick pale grey bark tree plant branch
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) with light grey branches and small green oval compound leaves
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) white flower close up on a green leafy branch
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) with delicate white flower clusters among thick green rounded leaves
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) green leaves tree with thick branches and light trunk texture
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) canopy with dense green foliage spread over a stone wall area
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) white flower clusters on green leaves close up for garden interest.
Moringa stenopetala (Horseradish tree) cluster of small white flowers nestled among numerous rounded green leaves.


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