Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
Hortensie
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
Hortensia
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.