Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Cork Oak
In German
Zuckerapfel
Kork Eiche
In French
Sugar Apple
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
alcornoque
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Pinha
sobreiro
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Cork Oak
In Latin
Sugar Apple
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Annonaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Corn Oak
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Corn Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Corn Oak Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Corn Oak are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Corn Oak
Care of Sugar Apple and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.