Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Almond
In German
Zuckerapfel
Mandel
In French
Sugar Apple
Amande
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Almendra
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Amêndoa
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Migdałowy
In Latin
Sugar Apple
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Almond? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Almond. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Almond has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Sugar Apple and Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Almond
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Almond season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Almond Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Almond are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Almond
Care of Sugar Apple and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
