Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water once every two or three weeks
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
सीताफल
Giant Butterbur
In German
Zuckerapfel
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
Sugar Apple
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
gigante petasita
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Pinha
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Giant Butterbur season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur
Care of Sugar Apple and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.