Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In German
Zuckerapfel
Yaupon
In French
Sugar Apple
Yaupon
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Yaupon
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Pinha
Yaupon
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Yaupon
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Celastrales
Family
Annonaceae
Aquifoliaceae
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 Yaupon Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Yaupon Holly season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly
Care of Sugar Apple and Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
