Sunland Baobab

Sunland Baobab (also Platland Baobab, Mooketsi Baobab, Tree Bar, Big Baobab or Pub Tree) is a well-known enormous baobab (Adansonia digitata) in South Africa. The tree is located on Sunland Farm (Platland Farm), near Modjadjiskloof (previously known as Duiwelskloof), Limpopo Province. In one study the tree was carbon-dated and found to be an estimated 1,060 years old, plus or minus 75 years. Results of other studies have however suggested much higher ages. The tree used to bloom profusely in spring, at some stage providing a refuge to two pairs of owls, and other bird species. Most of the tree died in 2016 and 2017.

Sunland Baobab
Base of tree
Sunland Baobab
SpeciesBaobab (Adansonia digitata)
Coordinates23°37′16″S 30°11′53″E
Height22 m (72 ft)
Diameter10.64 m (34.9 ft)
Date seeded950AD ± 75
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