Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
-
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
White Ash
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
सीताफल
In German
Fraxinus americana
Zuckerapfel
In French
Fraxinus americana
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
Pinha
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Fraxinus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Oleaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of White Ash and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of White Ash and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About White Ash and Sugar Apple. White Ash doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also White Ash does not have fragrant flowers. White Ash has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 White Ash and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Ash and Sugar Apple
Season and care of White Ash and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Sugar Apple Physical Information
White Ash and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of White Ash and Sugar Apple
Care of White Ash and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.