Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Apple Tree
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Bilimbi
In German
Apfelbaum
bilimbi
In French
Pommier
bilimbi
In Spanish
Manzano
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Macieira
bilimbi
In Latin
Arbore
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Bilimbi
Season and care of Apple Tree and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Bilimbi season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Bilimbi Physical Information
Apple Tree and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Bilimbi are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Bilimbi
Care of Apple Tree and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.