Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
boxberry
जोनाथन सेब
In German
boxberry
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
boxberry
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
boxberry
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
boxberry
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
boxberry
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
boxberry
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Burning
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Season and Care of Boxberry and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Boxberry and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Boxberry and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Jonathan Apple
Care of Boxberry and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.