Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Fruit
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Brown
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Ovate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Baobab
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Baobab
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
baobá
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Baobab
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab. Northstar Tart Cherry doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Northstar Tart Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Northstar Tart Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Baobab has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry 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.