Phoenix Desert Seeds

Moringa oleifera seeds

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach 10–20 feet in its first year under optimal conditions and up to 35 feet at maturity. It produces feathery, fern-like leaves rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein, often eaten fresh, cooked, or dried. The long, slender seed pods (known as drumsticks) are commonly used in cooking, while seeds yield a valuable oil known as ben oil.

Moringa oleifera (Drumstick Tree)

Synonyms & Common Names

• Drumstick Tree

• Horseradish Tree

• Ben Oil Tree

• Miracle Tree

Origin
Native to the Indian subcontinent, now naturalized and cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Widely grown for its edible leaves, pods, flowers, and seeds, as well as its traditional medicinal uses.

USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 9–11 (can be grown as an annual or container plant in cooler climates)

Light Requirements

• Full sun

Water Requirements

• Moderate water needs when young

• Extremely drought tolerant once established

Uses

• Nutrient-dense edible leaves, pods, flowers, and seeds

• Traditional medicinal applications

• Shade and windbreak in agroforestry systems

• Drought-tolerant landscape tree

• Source of ben oil for cooking and cosmetics

Care Instructions

• Plant in full sun and well-draining soil

• Water regularly until established, then sparingly

• Prune to encourage bushier growth and easier leaf harvest

• Protect from frost in cooler climates; can be overwintered indoors or regrown annually from seed