Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
sasanqua
Breiapfelbaum
In French
sasanqua
Sapotillier
In Spanish
sasanqua
chicle
In Greek
sasanqua
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Sasankya
sapodilla
In Polish
Sasankya
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Sasankya
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Sapodilla
Season and care of Sasanqua and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Sapodilla Physical Information
Sasanqua and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Sapodilla are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Sapodilla
Care of Sasanqua and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.