Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Brazil
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
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
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Golden Chain Tree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Sugar Apple
Laburnum
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Laburnum
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Pinha
Laburnum
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Złotokap
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Golden Chain Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.