Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vines
Origin
Central Asia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Apple Tree
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Apfelbaum
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Pommier
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Manzano
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
μηλιά
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Macieira
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
jabłoń
winobluszcz
In Latin
Arbore
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Malus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Virginia Creeper season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper
Care of Apple Tree and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.