Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Northern Pin Oak
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pin-Eichen
In French
Sugar Apple
Pin Oak
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
pin Oak
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pin Oak
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
pin Oak
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Annonaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Pin Oak. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Pin Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pin Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Sugar Apple and Pin Oak Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak
Care of Sugar Apple and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.