Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade, 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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Yoshino Cherry
In Hindi
Baobab
योशिनो चेरी
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Yoshino-Kirsche
In French
Baobab
cerise Yoshino
In Spanish
Baobab
Yoshino cerezo
In Greek
Baobab
Yoshino κεράσι
In Portuguese
baobá
Yoshino cereja
In Polish
Baobab
Yoshino wiśniowe
In Latin
Baobab
Yoshino Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bombacaceae
Rosaceae
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 Yoshino Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Yoshino Cherry. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Yoshino Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yoshino Cherry 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 Yoshino Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry
Season and care of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Yoshino Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yoshino Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Yoshino Cherry Physical Information
Baobab and Yoshino Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry
Care of Baobab and Yoshino Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.