This very fast growing xerophytic deciduous or evergreen tree has a short greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has dull green leaflets and the creamy pea-shaped flower appear in a cluster in summer followed by pods.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Moringa oleifera is naturally found from India to Arabia, Africa and has naturalised in tropical America and the Malabar islands. It grows in sub-tropical very dry to moist regions on the coast or inland and tolerates extreme heat, poor soils and exposed positions.

It prefers a moderately fertile drier sandy soil in an open sunny positions and is drought tolerant but cold and frost tender. 
The Horseradish Tree is grown for its spreading habit, fast growth and edible foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders as a quick filler or used in coastal settings. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 1-2 years attaining a height of 3 m (10 ft) in 10 months and is long lived. It is also grown as a street tree in urban areas. ID 3283

Moringa (mor-IN-gah) oleifera (OH-lee-IF-eh-rah)

Moringaceae (MOR-in-GAY-see-ee)