Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Nannyberry
In Hindi
Baobab
Nannyberry
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Nannyberry
In Spanish
Baobab
Nannyberry
In Greek
Baobab
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
baobá
Nannyberry
In Polish
Baobab
Nannyberry
In Latin
Baobab
Nannyberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Bombacaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Nannyberry
Season and care of Baobab and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Nannyberry Physical Information
Baobab and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Nannyberry are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Nannyberry
Care of Baobab and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.