Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Pawpaw
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
सीताफल
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
usine de papaye
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Pinha
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
quince herba
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Annonaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Sugar Apple. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pawpaw and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple
Care of Pawpaw and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Pawpaw 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.