Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
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
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
  
सीताफल
  
In German
rosa Ipe
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
rose Ipe
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
różowy Ipe
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Pink Ipe
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Handroanthus
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple
Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Pink Ipe 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.