Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Habitat
Hillside
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
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, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
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 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 in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Cattle and horses
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
Common Name
Apple Tree
Honeylocust
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
हनी टिड्डी
In German
Apfelbaum
Honig Locust
In Spanish
Manzano
langosta de miel
In Greek
μηλιά
μέλι ακρίδων
In Portuguese
Macieira
picar Lokyst
In Polish
jabłoń
kłuć Lokyst
In Latin
Arbore
MOVEO Lokyst
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Honeylocust
Season and care of Apple Tree and Honeylocust is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Honeylocust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Honeylocust season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Honeylocust is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Honeylocust Physical Information
Apple Tree and Honeylocust physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Honeylocust height is 15.00 cm and width 12.30 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Honeylocust are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
- Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Care of Apple Tree and Honeylocust
Care of Apple Tree and Honeylocust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.