Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Northern Spy Apple
In German
japanische Segge
Northern Spy Apfel
In French
Japanese carex
Northern Spy Pomme
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Espía del Norte de Apple
In Greek
japanische Segge
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Northern Spy a Apple
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Northern Spy Jabłko
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Northern Spy Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Spy Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple
Care of Japanese Sedge and Northern Spy Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
