Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ARBUTUS arizonica
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Arizona Madrone
In Hindi
Baobab
Arizona Madrone
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Arizona Madrone
In French
Baobab
Arizona Madrone
In Spanish
Baobab
Arizona MADRONE
In Greek
Baobab
Αριζόνα Madrone
In Portuguese
baobá
Arizona Madrone
In Polish
Baobab
Arizona Madrone
In Latin
Baobab
Arizona Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Arizona Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Arizona Madrone? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Arizona Madrone. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Arizona Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Arizona Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arizona Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Arizona Madrone
Season and care of Baobab and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arizona Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Arizona Madrone Physical Information
Baobab and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Arizona Madrone are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Arizona Madrone
Care of Baobab and Arizona Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.