Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
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
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, 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, Wood
Other Uses
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Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Judas Tree
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Judasbaum
In French
Baobab
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Baobab
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Baobab
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Baobab
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Baobab and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Judas Tree. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Judas Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Judas Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Judas Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Judas Tree
Care of Baobab and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.