Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Baobab
In German
Rowan Tree
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Rowan Tree
Baobab
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Baobab
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Baobab
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
baobá
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Baobab
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Baobab. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Baobab has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Rowan Tree and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Baobab
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Baobab season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Baobab Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Baobab are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Baobab
Care of Rowan Tree and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Rowan Tree 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.