Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Fruit
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Consistently
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
Loropetalum
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Loropetalum
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Loropetalum
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Loropetalum
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Loropetalum
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Loropetalum
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Loropetalum
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Hamamelidaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Loropetalum
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.