Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
सीताफल
Tabernaemontana
In German
Zuckerapfel
Tabernaemontana
In French
Sugar Apple
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Annonaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Annona
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Crape Jasmine season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine
Care of Sugar Apple and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.