Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS cinerea
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Baobab
In German
Hortensie
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Hortensia
Baobab
In Spanish
Hortensia
Baobab
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
baobá
In Polish
Hortensja
Baobab
Family
Myrtaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab. Silver Dollar Tree doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Dollar Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Dollar Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Baobab has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab
Season and care of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar Tree is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab Physical Information
Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar Tree height is 1,085.00 cm and width 605.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab are as follows:
Silver Dollar Tree flower color: White
Silver Dollar Tree leaf color: Blue and Silver
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab
Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Silver Dollar Tree needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.