Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Baobab
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Camellia japonais
Baobab
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Baobab
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Baobab
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
baobá
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Baobab
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Baobab
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Baobab Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Baobab are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Baobab
Care of Japanese Camellia and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.