Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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 in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
Zuckerapfel
Birke
In French
Sugar Apple
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Abedul
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pinha
bétula
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Brzoza
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Annonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Birch
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Birch Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Birch are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sugar Apple and Birch
Care of Sugar Apple and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.