Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
White Star creeper
In Hindi
सुनहरा सेब
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
goldener Apfel
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
pomme d'Or
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
manzana dorada
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
χρυσό μήλο
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
maçã Dourada
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
złote jabłko
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
aureum pomum
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper
Care of Ginger Gold Apple and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.