Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, 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, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
DOMBEYA wallichii
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
In Hindi
सीताफल
Pink Ball Tree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pink Ball Tree
In French
Sugar Apple
Pink Ball Tree
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Pink Ball Tree
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Pink Ball Tree
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pink Ball Tree
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Dombeja Wallicha
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pink Ball Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Annonaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Dombeyoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pink Ball Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Ball Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
