Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Arbutus
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Applemint Tree
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Applemint Baum
In French
arbousier
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Arbitus
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
κουμαριά
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
árbuto
Árvore applemint
In Polish
mącznik
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
arbutus
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arbutus and Applemint
Season and care of Arbutus and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Arbutus and Applemint Physical Information
Arbutus and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arbutus and Applemint are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Arbutus and Applemint
Care of Arbutus and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.