Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Rosa arkansana
In German
Sausage Tree
Rosa arkansana
In French
saucisse Arbre
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Sausage Tree and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.