Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
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, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
सीताफल
Texas Madrone
In German
Zuckerapfel
Texas Madrone
In French
Sugar Apple
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Pinha
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Texas Madrone season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone
Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.