Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
सीताफल
In German
Fern Pinien
Zuckerapfel
In French
pin Fern
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
pino helecho
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Pinha
In Polish
Fern sosna
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Fern pinus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Podocarpaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Sugar Apple. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Fern Pine and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Fern Pine and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple
Care of Fern Pine and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Fern Pine 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.
