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How to Draw a Baobab Tree – Easy Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Kids

A thick trunk, spreading branches, and a distinctive silhouette make the baobab tree a fascinating subject for young artists to draw. Children can follow the easy step-by-step images to build the tree one stage at a time, turning simple shapes into a recognisable nature-inspired drawing with confidence. For more fun nature art projects, children can also practice how to draw oak tree using our learn to draw worksheets. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra practice while helping develop creativity, observation skills, fine motor control, and drawing confidence.



Discover one of nature’s most unusual trees with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a baobab tree step by step, from its enormous trunk to its spreading branches.

Step 1: First draw a curved line and make two small branches.

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Step 2: On the left side, draw another curve and add two branches.

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Step 3: On the right side, slightly below this first main branch, draw two big curves and include three tiny branches.

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Step 4: On the left side, few little branches arise and are connected by curves.

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Step 5: Add two small branches and extend a curve downward.

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Step 6: Just under this branch, begin the tree trunk with a big, wide curve

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Step 7: On the opposite side, make a similar curve to complete the trunk outline.

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Step 8: Draw a small cloud shape using tiny curves above the right-side branch for the leaves.

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Step 9: Sketch a wide, big one above the central branch lying beside.

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Step 10: Then add a small and a tiny branch over the left side branches.

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Step 11: Extend a horizontal branch on each side of the trunk.

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Step 12: Leaves are created above each branch that lie on sidewise.

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Step 13: Draw grass under the tree trunk using small spikes.

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Step 14: Beside the tree on the left side, add grass and an oval shaped stone.

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Step 15: Include another tiny stone near the big one and on the right side create a small and a tiny stone.

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Step 16: Draw short, horizontal lines across the tree trunk.

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Step 17: The baobab tree drawing is over. 

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Simple Baobab Tree coloring page for children

Kid-friendly Baobab Tree artwork



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