Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
सीताफल
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Sugar Apple
arbousier
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
medronheiro
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Sugar Apple
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Annonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.