Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Fruit Trees
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Sugar Apple
In German
coco Plum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Coco Plum
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Pinha
In Polish
coco plum
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
coco plum
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Coco Plum and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Coco Plum and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coco Plum and Sugar Apple
Care of Coco Plum and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.