Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Sugar Apple
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
सीताफल
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Zuckerapfel
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Sugar Apple
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Sugar Apple
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Annonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and American Hornbeam season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam
Care of Sugar Apple and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.