Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Apple Tree
False Indigo
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
इंडिगो
In German
Apfelbaum
falsches Indigo
In French
Pommier
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Manzano
Falso Indigo
In Greek
μηλιά
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Macieira
false Indigo
In Polish
jabłoń
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Arbore
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and False Indigo
Season and care of Apple Tree and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and False Indigo season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and False Indigo Physical Information
Apple Tree and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and False Indigo are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Apple Tree and False Indigo
Care of Apple Tree and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.