Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
it is a variety of pine
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Fields
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
loblolly pine
Baobab
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Affenbrotbaum
In French
pin à encens
Baobab
In Spanish
pino taeda
Baobab
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Baobab
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
baobá
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
Baobab
In Latin
pinea taeda
Baobab
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Loblolly Pine and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Loblolly Pine and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Loblolly Pine and Baobab. Loblolly Pine doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Loblolly Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Loblolly Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash and Baobab has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash. 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 Loblolly Pine and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Baobab
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loblolly Pine and Baobab Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Baobab are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Baobab
Care of Loblolly Pine and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.