Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
सीताफल
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Zuckerapfel
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Sugar Apple
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Pinha
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Annonaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Bael
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Bael season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Bael Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Bael are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Sugar Apple and Bael
Care of Sugar Apple and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.