Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Hillside
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Apple Tree
Silver dust
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Apfelbaum
Dusty Miller
In French
Pommier
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Manzano
Dusty Miller
In Greek
μηλιά
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Macieira
Dusty Miller
In Polish
jabłoń
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Arbore
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Apple Tree and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Dusty Miller season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Apple Tree and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Apple Tree and Dusty Miller
Care of Apple Tree and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.