Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
Baobab
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
Baobab
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
Baobab
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
Baobab
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
baobá
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
Baobab
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Peashrub and Baobab
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Baobab season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Peashrub and Baobab Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Baobab are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Baobab
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.