Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia
China
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Hillside
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between 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 Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Apple Tree
Mahonia
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Mahonia
In German
Apfelbaum
Mahonia
In French
Pommier
Mahonia
In Spanish
Manzano
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Macieira
mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Mahonia
Season and care of Apple Tree and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Mahonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Mahonia Physical Information
Apple Tree and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Mahonia are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Mahonia
Care of Apple Tree and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.