Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Not avaialable
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
cortland apple
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
Cortland Apfel
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
manzana Cortland
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
cortland apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
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 Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Cortland Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cortland Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
