Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
slash pine
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Baobab
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Affenbrotbaum
In French
slash pine
Baobab
In Spanish
pino slash
Baobab
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Baobab
In Portuguese
pinho barra
baobá
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Baobab
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Baobab
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Slash Pine and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Baobab. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Baobab has allergic reactions like Asthma 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 Slash Pine and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Baobab
Season and care of Slash Pine and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Baobab Physical Information
Slash Pine and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Baobab are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Slash Pine and Baobab
Care of Slash Pine and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Slash Pine 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.