Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Acer griseum
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ACER griseum
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Baobab
paperbark maple
In German
Affenbrotbaum
paperbark Ahorn
In French
Baobab
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Baobab
arce paperbark
In Greek
Baobab
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
baobá
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Baobab
klon paperbark
In Latin
Baobab
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Baobab and Paperbark Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Paperbark Maple? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Paperbark Maple. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Baobab and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Baobab and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Paperbark Maple
Care of Baobab and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.