Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, 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
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Baobab
Black Ash plant
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Baobab
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Baobab
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Baobab
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
baobá
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Baobab
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Baobab
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bombacaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Baobab and Black Ash
Season and care of Baobab and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Black Ash Physical Information
Baobab and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Black Ash
Care of Baobab and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.