Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Mexico
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Hillside
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Apple Tree
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Philadelphus
In German
Apfelbaum
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Pommier
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Manzano
Philadelphus
In Greek
μηλιά
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Macieira
Philadelphus
In Polish
jabłoń
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Arbore
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Mock Orange
Season and care of Apple Tree and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Mock Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Mock Orange Physical Information
Apple Tree and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Mock Orange are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Apple Tree and Mock Orange
Care of Apple Tree and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.