Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
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
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
शकरकन्द
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
Süßkartoffel
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
Patate douce
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
Batata-doce
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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 Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.