Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
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, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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 ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Apple Tree
Irish Moss
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
आयरिश काई
In German
Apfelbaum
Irish Moss
In French
Pommier
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Manzano
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
μηλιά
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Macieira
Moss irlandês
In Polish
jabłoń
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Arbore
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Irish Moss
Season and care of Apple Tree and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Irish Moss season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Irish Moss Physical Information
Apple Tree and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Irish Moss are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Irish Moss
Care of Apple Tree and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.