Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Black
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Aphids
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
सीताफल
Japanese Privet
In German
Zuckerapfel
japanische Privet
In French
Sugar Apple
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Privet japonesa
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Pinha
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Japanese Privet season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet
Care of Sugar Apple and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Japanese Privet 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
