Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
India, China
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Bead tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Baobab
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Baobab
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Baobab
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Baobab
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
azederaque
In Polish
Baobab
azederaque
In Latin
Baobab
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Baobab and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.