Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
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Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
सुनहरा सेब
pinkroot
In German
goldener Apfel
Spigelia
In French
pomme d'Or
Spigelia
In Spanish
manzana dorada
Spigelia
In Greek
χρυσό μήλο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
maçã Dourada
Spigelia
In Polish
złote jabłko
Spigelia
In Latin
aureum pomum
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot
Season and care of Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot Physical Information
Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot are as follows:
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.