Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Poisonous
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
सीताफल
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Zuckerapfel
Meskalbohne
In French
Sugar Apple
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
Pinha
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Sugar Apple and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.