Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Baobab
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Tulpenbaum
In French
Baobab
tulipier
In Spanish
Baobab
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Baobab
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
baobá
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Baobab
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Baobab
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Bombacaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Baobab and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Tulip Tree
Care of Baobab and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.