Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
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
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Escallonia resinosa
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Escallonia
In German
Zuckerapfel
Gummi
In French
Sugar Apple
gomme
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
goma
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
κόμμι
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
guma
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Euonymus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Escalloniales
Family
Annonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Escallonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Escallonia
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Escallonia. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Escallonia doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Escallonia 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 Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Escallonia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Escallonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Escallonia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Escallonia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
- Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Escallonia
Care of Sugar Apple and Escallonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
