Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Pneumonia, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CYDONIA oblonga
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Quince
In German
Zuckerapfel
Quitte
In French
Sugar Apple
Coing
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Membrillo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Pinha
Marmelo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Pigwa
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Quince
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Quince? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Quince. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Quince doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Quince 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 Quince and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Quince
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Quince season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quince is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Quince Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Quince are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
- Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Quince
Care of Sugar Apple and Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.