Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
Plum
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
बेर
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
Pflaume
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
prune
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
ciruela
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
ameixa
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
Śliwka
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Plum
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Plum
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Arkansas Black Apple and Plum Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Plum are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Plum
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.