Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Western Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Baobab
Spindle Tree
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Spindelbaum
In French
Baobab
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Baobab
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Baobab
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Baobab
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
Ligno colos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Celastrales
Family
Bombacaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Spindle Tree
Care of Baobab and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Spindle 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.