Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
-
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PINUS halepensis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Aleppo Pine
In Hindi
Baobab
हैलाब पाइन
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Aleppo-Kiefern
In French
Baobab
pin d'Alep
In Spanish
Baobab
Pino carrasco
In Greek
Baobab
χαλεπίου πεύκης
In Portuguese
baobá
Aleppo Pine
In Polish
Baobab
sosny Aleppo
In Latin
Baobab
triumphabit Pine
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Scolytinae
Properties of Baobab and Aleppo Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Aleppo Pine? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Aleppo Pine. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Aleppo Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Aleppo Pine 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 Baobab and Aleppo Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Aleppo Pine
Season and care of Baobab and Aleppo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Aleppo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aleppo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Aleppo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aleppo Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Aleppo Pine Physical Information
Baobab and Aleppo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Aleppo Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Aleppo Pine are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Aleppo Pine
Care of Baobab and Aleppo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Aleppo Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune to control growth. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aleppo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.