Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vines
  
Origin
Caribbean, South America
  
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
  
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
7-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm
  
17
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Purplish Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Late Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Fruit Bats
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Oral Allergy
  
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Vine, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
  
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  
Common Name
Sugar Apple
  
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
  
In Hindi
सीताफल
  
वर्जीनिया लता
  
In German
Zuckerapfel
  
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
In French
Sugar Apple
  
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
  
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
  
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
  
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
  
In Portuguese
Pinha
  
Virginia Creeper
  
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
  
winobluszcz
  
In Latin
Sugar Apple
  
Virginia creeper
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Annona
  
Parthenocissus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Abreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Maloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper
Care of Sugar Apple and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.