Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Peppertree
In Hindi
सीताफल
Peppertree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Peppertree
In French
Sugar Apple
Peppertree
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
peppertree
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Pinha
Peppertree
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Peppertree
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Peppertree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Peppertree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Peppertree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Peppertree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Peppertree
Care of Sugar Apple and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.