African Baobab in Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore According to African legend, during the time of creation, the gods planted the first baobab tree. It was majestic, but got so caught up ...

"Baobab trees are sacred. We use them when conducting special prayers, administering curses, or blessing people. It is as sacred to us as the Mugumo tree is to the people of Central," he said.

Baobab trees live to be very old and grow to be very tall. The Sunland “Big baobab” in Limpopo Province in South Africa reached 22 metres high and 47 metres in circumference before it toppled ...