Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Sugar Apple
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Sapotillier
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
chicle
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
sapodilla
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Pinha
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
sapodilla
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapotaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Sapodilla and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Sapodilla and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sapodilla and Sugar Apple
Care of Sapodilla and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Sapodilla 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.