Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Zuckerapfel
Lychee
In French
Sugar Apple
Lychee
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Lychee
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Pinha
lichia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Lychee
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Sapindoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Lychee. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Lychee
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Lychee season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Lychee Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Lychee are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Sugar Apple and Lychee
Care of Sugar Apple and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.