Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Japan
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
AUCUBA japonica f. longifolia 'Salicifolia'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Japanese Aucuba, Japanese Laurel, Willowleaf Japanese Laurel
In Hindi
सीताफल
Hydrangea
In German
Zuckerapfel
Hortensie
In French
Sugar Apple
Hortensia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Hortensia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pinha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Hortensja
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Not Available
Family
Annonaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Annona
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Japanese Aucuba doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Japanese Aucuba season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Aucuba is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Aucuba is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Aucuba height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Aucuba flower color: Purple
- Japanese Aucuba leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba
Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Aucuba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
