Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Nannyberry
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Nannyberry
In French
Sapotillier
alisier
In Spanish
chicle
Nannyberry
In Greek
sapodilla
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Nannyberry
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Nannyberry
In Latin
sapodilla
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Sapotaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Nannyberry
Season and care of Sapodilla and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Nannyberry Physical Information
Sapodilla and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Nannyberry are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Nannyberry
Care of Sapodilla and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.