A truly striking tree, its thick barrel-shaped trunk is covered in cross-barbs with fantastic pink-ribbed, silver-grey foliage. It thrives in hot dry positions and bears a small white flower.
Full sun
Dimensions: it has a similar growth habit to Pachypodium lamerei but a taller tree. The tallest recorded was 10m in its native habitat of Madagascar.
Flowers: white delicate flowers, similar in appearance to frangipani flowers but much smaller
Foliage: straps of silver grey leaves which can grow to 40 cm in length and compliments the grey barrel shaped trunk, hang from the terminals of the branches
Uses: An eye-catching feature tree excellent for a dry hot position where little access creates a harsh environment. Will flatter the succulent garden design with its size, shape and excellent colour.