Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
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Habitat
Hillside
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Apple Tree
Pawpaw
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Apfelbaum
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Pommier
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Manzano
planta de la papaya
In Greek
μηλιά
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Macieira
planta mamão
In Polish
jabłoń
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Arbore
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Malus
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Pawpaw
Season and care of Apple Tree and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Pawpaw season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Pawpaw Physical Information
Apple Tree and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Pawpaw are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Pawpaw
Care of Apple Tree and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.