Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Hillside
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loamy, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Apple Tree
Firewheel
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Firewheel
In German
Apfelbaum
Feuerrad
In French
Pommier
Firewheel
In Spanish
Manzano
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Macieira
Firewheel
In Polish
jabłoń
Firewheel
In Latin
Arbore
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Firewheel
Season and care of Apple Tree and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Firewheel season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Firewheel Physical Information
Apple Tree and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Firewheel are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Apple Tree and Firewheel
Care of Apple Tree and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.