Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Birke
In French
Baobab
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
Baobab
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
baobá
bétula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Baobab and Birch
Season and care of Baobab and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Birch Physical Information
Baobab and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Birch are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Birch
Care of Baobab and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.