Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
सीताफल
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Zuckerapfel
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Sugar Apple
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Pinha
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Jagodlin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Annonaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Ylang-Ylang season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Sugar Apple and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.