Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
California, Mexico
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
सीताफल
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Zuckerapfel
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Sugar Apple
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Pinha
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Annonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Monterey Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine
Care of Sugar Apple and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.