Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Baobab
चीनी मेपल
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Zuckerahorn
In French
Baobab
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Baobab
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Baobab
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
baobá
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Baobab
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Baobab
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Sugar Maple. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Baobab and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Baobab and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Sugar Maple
Care of Baobab and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.