Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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
Fall, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used as Christmas tree
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 Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ABIES balsamea
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Christmas Tree
In Hindi
Baobab
balsam fir
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Balsamtanne
In French
Baobab
le sapin baumier
In Spanish
Baobab
balsamero
In Greek
Baobab
βάλσαμο ελάτης
In Portuguese
baobá
abeto balsâmico
In Polish
Baobab
balsam fir
In Latin
Baobab
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Balsam Fir
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Balsam Fir? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Balsam Fir. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Balsam Fir 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 Balsam Fir and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Balsam Fir
Season and care of Baobab and Balsam Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Balsam Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Balsam Fir Physical Information
Baobab and Balsam Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Balsam Fir are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Balsam Fir
Care of Baobab and Balsam Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.