Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Central Asia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Hillside
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Apple Tree
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Apfelbaum
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Pommier
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Manzano
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
μηλιά
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Macieira
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
jabłoń
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Arbore
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Apple Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done 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 Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.