Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Zuckerapfel
Teak
In French
Sugar Apple
Teak
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Teak
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Teak
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Teak
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sugar Apple and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Teak? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Teak. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Teak
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Teak Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Teak are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Teak
Care of Sugar Apple and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.