Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Scale-like imbricate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
सीताफल
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Zuckerapfel
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Sugar Apple
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Pinha
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Annonaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and White Cedar
Season and care of Sugar Apple and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and White Cedar Physical Information
Sugar Apple and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and White Cedar are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and White Cedar
Care of Sugar Apple and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.