Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
सीताफल
desert broom
In German
Zuckerapfel
Wüste Besen
In French
Sugar Apple
desert broom
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
escoba del desierto
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
desert broom
In Portuguese
Pinha
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
desert broom
In Latin
Sugar Apple
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Desert Broom. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Desert Broom season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Desert Broom Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom
Care of Sugar Apple and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.