Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
desert broom
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Wüste Besen
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
desert broom
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
desert broom
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
desert broom
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
desert broom
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple
Care of Desert Broom and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom 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.