Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Australia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
सीताफल
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Sugar Apple
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Annonaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Annona
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Pink Flame 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 Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pink Flame Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pink Flame 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 Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.