Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
slash pine
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
सीताफल
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Zuckerapfel
In French
slash pine
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
pino slash
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Pinha
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Pinaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Sugar Apple. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation. 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 Slash Pine and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple
Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Slash Pine 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.
