Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China, Japan
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Sugar Apple
winter daphne
In Hindi
सीताफल
winter daphne
In German
Zuckerapfel
Daphne odora
In French
Sugar Apple
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Daphne odora
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Pinha
Daphne odora
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Daphne odora
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Annonaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Winter Daphne season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne
Care of Sugar Apple and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.