Moringa Seedling (Drumstick Tree)

Moringa oleifera or Drumstick Tree, also often called the Miracle Tree, is a fast-growing and drought-resistant tree that is used widely in South and Southeast Asia. Its seed pods, leaves and roots are used in cooking and for traditional medicine.

They grow well and quite quickly in NZ but benefit from protection in winter to minimise cold and wet conditions, especially if you want the seed pods. If it is just the leaves you're after they are relatively easy care once established.

Used widely throughout the tropics, it goes by many names:

Murunga - Sri Lanka
Kelor - Indonesia
Marum (มะรุม) - Thailand
Chùm ngây - Vietnam
Plus many more around the world... Benzolive, Mlonge, Marango, Mulangay, Saijihan, Sajna, etc.