Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Baobab
In German
Zitterpappel
Affenbrotbaum
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Baobab
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Baobab
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
baobá
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Baobab
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Salicaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Baobab. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Baobab has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Quaking Aspen and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Baobab
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Baobab Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Baobab are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Baobab
Care of Quaking Aspen and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.