🌿 Moringa (Moringa oleifera)

Introduce Moringa—often called the “miracle tree”—to your garden. This fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree is treasured for its lush foliage, nutritious pods, and multifaceted uses in traditional gardens and cottage landscapes.

🌟 Key Features:

• Common Names: Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree

• Origin: Native to northern India and Pakistan; now cultivated globally in tropical and subtropical regions

• Size: Frequently reaches 10–12 m (30–40 ft) tall in ideal conditions; rapid annual growth up to 5–6 m possible

• Foliage & Flowers: Feathery, bi- to tripinnate leaves with clusters of fragrant, white flowers

• Pods & Seeds: Long, ribbed “drumsticks” used fresh or cooked; seeds yield oil and can clarify water

• Light & Soil: Thrives in full sun; prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil, pH 5–9

• Watering: Moderate; highly drought-tolerant once established

🌱 Garden Appeal:
Moringa adds ornamental charm with its lacy foliage and creamy blooms. Its exceptionally fast growth makes it ideal for creating shade or natural screens within just a few seasons. Plus, it offers edible pods and nutritious leaves that are high in protein, vitamins A, B, C, calcium, and iron

🛒 Ideal for Your Landscape:
Include Moringa in your garden for a combination of beauty, functionality, and nutrition. Perfect for edible landscapes, living fences, or drought-resilient plantings in warm climates.