Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
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Habitat
Hillside
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Apple Tree
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
हानबीन
In German
Apfelbaum
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
Macieira
choupo-branco
In Latin
Arbore
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Hornbeam
Season and care of Apple Tree and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Hornbeam season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Hornbeam Physical Information
Apple Tree and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Hornbeam are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Apple Tree and Hornbeam
Care of Apple Tree and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.