Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fern
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Fern
Habitat
Hillside
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Apple Tree
Alaska fern
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Apfelbaum
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Pommier
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Manzano
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
μηλιά
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Macieira
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
jabłoń
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Arbore
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Rosales
Polypodiales
Family
Rosaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Soft Shield Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Soft Shield Fern flower color:
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Apple Tree and Soft Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.