Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ABIES alba
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
सीताफल
Silver Fir
In German
Zuckerapfel
Weißtanne
In French
Sugar Apple
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
abeto blanco
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Pinha
prata Fir
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Sugar Apple
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Annonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Silver Fir
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Silver Fir season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Silver Fir Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Silver Fir are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Silver Fir
Care of Sugar Apple and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.