Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Melanesia
  
Types
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Alternate Days
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Twigs
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
Common Name
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
  
Copperleaf
  
In Hindi
सुनहरा सेब
  
Copperleaf
  
In German
goldener Apfel
  
Copperleaf
  
In French
pomme d'Or
  
Copperleaf
  
In Spanish
manzana dorada
  
copperleaf
  
In Greek
χρυσό μήλο
  
Copperleaf
  
In Portuguese
maçã Dourada
  
Copperleaf
  
In Polish
złote jabłko
  
CopperLeaf
  
In Latin
aureum pomum
  
Copperleaf
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Euphorbiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Acalypha
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Acalypheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Acalyphoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available