Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
Coastal Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Not so frequently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Manilkara zapota
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
चीकू
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Breiapfelbaum
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
Sapotillier
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
chicle
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
sapodilla
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
sapodilla
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
sapodilla
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Sapotaceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Abelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sapoteae
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Sapotoideae
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla
Care of Bog Rosemary and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.