Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Mahonia
Sugar Apple
In German
Mahonia
Zuckerapfel
In French
Mahonia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Mahonia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Mahonia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
mahonia
Pinha
In Polish
Mahonia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Mahonia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Sugar Apple. Mahonia has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Heartburn, 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 Mahonia and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Mahonia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Mahonia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mahonia and Sugar Apple
Care of Mahonia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Mahonia 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.