Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
Malus domestica
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Apfelbaum
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Pommier
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Manzano
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Macieira
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
jabłoń
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Rosales
Family
Gunneraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb 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.