Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
सीताफल
Red Elderberry
In German
Zuckerapfel
Rote Holunder
In French
Sugar Apple
Red sureau
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Pinha
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Sugar Apple
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Dipsacales
Family
Annonaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Red Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry
Care of Sugar Apple and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.