Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Baobab
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Baobab
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Baobab
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
baobá
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Baobab
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Baobab
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Baobab and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.