Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
shadbush, wild plum
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Juneberry
Baobab
In German
Felsenbirnen
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Amélanchier
Baobab
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Baobab
In Greek
Juneberry
Baobab
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
baobá
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Baobab
In Latin
Amelanchier
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Adansonia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Baobab
Season and care of Juneberry and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Baobab Physical Information
Juneberry and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Baobab are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Baobab
Care of Juneberry and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.