One of the most nutritious plants available! Moringa Trees are cultivated all over the world and are highly valued for their edible parts, are extremely high in nutrients and minerals, and have beautiful ornamental features. The leaves, pods, and seeds are edible. Even the roots are edible, with a flavor akin to horseradish. Moringa leaves, pods and seeds have more vitamin C than four oranges combined as well as high amounts of calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and more. They’re also high in antioxidants. By cooking the leaves in boiling water, or eating them fresh you’ll be giving your immune system a boost. The seedpods are often cooked similar to the way green beans are prepared and enjoyed while the seeds are best when baked. Moringa trees are a delight to watch as their lush green leaves pop against their uniquely white colored bark. One of the most stunning plants as it erupts with hundreds of breathtaking white flowers. After Moringa Trees bloom they start growing their unique pods filled with seeds. The pods are about a foot long and turn a shade of light brown, resembling drumsticks; as a result, the tree is often referred to as the ‘Drumstick Tree’. These full-sun loving trees are very easy to grow and perform their best in Zones 9-11 outdoors and Zones 4-8 when given some protection, such as a patio. Moringa Tree are fast growers maturing to a height of 25-35 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide. Photo courtesy of Fast Growing Trees.
Moringa oleifera
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One of the most nutritious plants available! Moringa Trees are cultivated all over the world and are highly valued for their edible parts, are extremely high in nutrients and minerals, and have beautiful ornamental features. The leaves, pods, and seeds are edible. Even the roots are edible, with a flavor akin to horseradish. Moringa leaves, pods and seeds have more vitamin C than four oranges combined as well as high amounts of calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and more. They’re also high in antioxidants. By cooking the leaves in boiling water, or eating them fresh you’ll be giving your immune system a boost. The seedpods are often cooked similar to the way green beans are prepared and enjoyed while the seeds are best when baked. Moringa trees are a delight to watch as their lush green leaves pop against their uniquely white colored bark. One of the most stunning plants as it erupts with hundreds of breathtaking white flowers. After Moringa Trees bloom they start growing their unique pods filled with seeds. The pods are about a foot long and turn a shade of light brown, resembling drumsticks; as a result, the tree is often referred to as the ‘Drumstick Tree’. These full-sun loving trees are very easy to grow and perform their best in Zones 9-11 outdoors and Zones 4-8 when given some protection, such as a patio. Moringa Tree are fast growers maturing to a height of 25-35 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide. Photo courtesy of Fast Growing Trees.
