Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Baobab
cerisier
In Spanish
Baobab
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Baobab
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
baobá
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Baobab
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Baobab
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Baobab and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Flowering Cherry. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Baobab and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Baobab and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Flowering Cherry
Care of Baobab and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.