Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Prunus virginiana
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Baobab
In German
Chokecherry
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Baobab
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Baobab
In Greek
Chokecherry
Baobab
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
baobá
In Polish
Chokecherry
Baobab
In Latin
chokecherry
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Baobab
Season and care of Chokecherry and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Baobab Physical Information
Chokecherry and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Baobab are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Baobab
Care of Chokecherry and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.