Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Ash Tree
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Esche
Affenbrotbaum
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Baobab
In Portuguese
Freixo
baobá
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ash Tree and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Ash Tree and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Ash Tree and Baobab. Ash Tree doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Ash Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Ash Tree has allergic reactions like and Baobab has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ash Tree and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Baobab
Season and care of Ash Tree and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Baobab season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Baobab Physical Information
Ash Tree and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Baobab are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Baobab
Care of Ash Tree and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.