Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
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, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Black Maple
In Hindi
Baobab
Black Maple Tree
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Baobab
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Baobab
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Baobab
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
baobá
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Baobab
Czarny klon
In Latin
Baobab
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Black Maple
Season and care of Baobab and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Black Maple Physical Information
Baobab and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Black Maple are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Black Maple
Care of Baobab and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.