Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Korea
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Pinnate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
सीताफल
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Zuckerapfel
In French
Boxwood coréenne
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
Pinha
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Korean Boxwood
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Magnoliales
Family
Buxaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple. Korean Boxwood doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Korean Boxwood does not have fragrant flowers. Korean Boxwood has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Itchiness 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 Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple
Care of Korean Boxwood and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Korean Boxwood 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.