Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Japan
Caribbean, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AUCUBA japonica f. longifolia 'Salicifolia'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Japanese Aucuba, Japanese Laurel, Willowleaf Japanese Laurel
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सीताफल
In German
Hortensie
Zuckerapfel
In French
Hortensia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Hortensia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
υδραγεία
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pinha
In Polish
Hortensja
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Magnoliales
Family
Cornaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Not Available
Annona
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple. Japanese Aucuba doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Aucuba does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Aucuba has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sugar Apple 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 Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Aucuba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Aucuba is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Aucuba is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Aucuba height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Japanese Aucuba flower color: Purple
Japanese Aucuba leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple
Care of Japanese Aucuba and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
