Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not avaialable
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Gardenia
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Gardenia
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Gardenia
cortland apple
In German
Gardenie
Cortland Apfel
In French
Gardénia
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Gardenia
manzana Cortland
In Greek
γαρδένια
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
gardênia
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Gardenia
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Gardenia
cortland apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Gardenia and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Cortland Apple season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Gardenia and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Cortland Apple
Care of Gardenia and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cortland Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.