Baobab

Eastern Redbud

About Baobab and Eastern Redbud

Baobab

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Cercis

Number of Varieties

825

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-143-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ADANSONIA digitata

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Baobab, Dead Rat Tree

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Baobab

Eastern Redbud

In German

Affenbrotbaum

OstRedbud

In French

Baobab

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Baobab

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Baobab

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

baobá

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Baobab

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Baobab

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fabales

Family

Bombacaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Adansonia

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

810

1 27800

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Properties of Baobab and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Eastern Redbud. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Baobab and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Baobab and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Baobab and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Baobab and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Baobab and Eastern Redbud

Care of Baobab and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.