Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
सीताफल
Red Buckeye
In German
Zuckerapfel
Red Buckeye
In French
Sugar Apple
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pinha
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.