Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Zuckerapfel
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Sugar Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Pinha
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.