Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
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used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
limber pine
In Hindi
Baobab
limber pine
In German
Affenbrotbaum
limber pine
In French
Baobab
limber pine
In Spanish
Baobab
limber pine
In Greek
Baobab
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
baobá
limver foi
In Polish
Baobab
limver poszedł
In Latin
Baobab
limver abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Baobab and Limber Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Limber Pine? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Limber Pine. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Limber Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Limber Pine 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 Limber Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Limber Pine
Season and care of Baobab and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Limber Pine Physical Information
Baobab and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Limber Pine are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Limber Pine
Care of Baobab and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.