Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Baobab
Red Elderberry
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Rote Holunder
In French
Baobab
Red sureau
In Spanish
Baobab
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Baobab
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
baobá
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Baobab
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Bombacaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Baobab and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Baobab and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Baobab and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Baobab and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Red Elderberry
Care of Baobab and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.