Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
No Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Malus Barbara Ann
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Barbara Ann Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
In Hindi
Baobab
Crabapple
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Crabapple
In French
Baobab
Crabapple
In Spanish
Baobab
manzano silvestre
In Greek
Baobab
Crabapple
In Portuguese
baobá
Crabapple
In Latin
Baobab
Crabapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Baobab and Crabapple
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Crabapple? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Crabapple. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Crabapple doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Crabapple has allergic reactions like . 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 Crabapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Crabapple
Season and care of Baobab and Crabapple is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Crabapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crabapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Crabapple Physical Information
Baobab and Crabapple physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Crabapple height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Crabapple are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Crabapple
Care of Baobab and Crabapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Crabapple 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 Crabapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.