Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Willow-shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Tangor, Temple Orange
In German
Zuckerapfel
Tangor
In French
Sugar Apple
Tangor
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Tangor
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Tangor
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tangor
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Tangor
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Tangor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Tangor
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Tangor? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Tangor. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Tangor doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Tangor 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 Tangor and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Tangor
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Tangor season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Tangor Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Tangor are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Tangor
Care of Sugar Apple and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.