Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Crenshaw Melon
In German
Zuckerapfel
Zuckermelone
In French
Sugar Apple
Melon
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Pinha
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Crenshaw Melon season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Sugar Apple and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.