Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Sugar Apple
slash pine
In Hindi
सीताफल
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Zuckerapfel
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Sugar Apple
slash pine
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
pino slash
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Pinha
pinho barra
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Sugar Apple
VULNUS pinus
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
Properties of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Slash Pine. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Slash Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Slash Pine Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine
Care of Sugar Apple and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.