Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Central Asia
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Malus domestica
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Bush Penstemon
Apfelbaum
In French
Bush Penstemon
Pommier
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Manzano
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Macieira
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
jabłoń
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree
Care of Bush Penstemon and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.