Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full 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 Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Sugar Apple
In German
Pirol
Zuckerapfel
In French
loriot
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
oriol
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
φλώρος
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Pinha
In Polish
Wilga
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
oriole
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wilga and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Sugar Apple. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Wilga and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Wilga and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wilga and Sugar Apple
Care of Wilga and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Wilga 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.
