Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Zuckerapfel
Tabebuia
In French
Sugar Apple
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Tabebuia
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tabebuia
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Tabebuia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Tabebuia
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Tabebuia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Tabebuia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Tabebuia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Tabebuia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Tabebuia
Care of Sugar Apple and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.