Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
जोनाथन सेब
boxberry
In German
Jonathan (Apfel)
boxberry
In French
Jonathan (pomme)
boxberry
In Spanish
Jonathan manzana
boxberry
In Greek
Jonathan μήλο
boxberry
In Portuguese
Jonathan maçã
boxberry
In Polish
Jonatan (jabłko)
boxberry
In Latin
Apple Ionathan
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Jonathan Apple and Boxberry
Season and care of Jonathan Apple and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jonathan Apple and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonathan Apple and Boxberry Physical Information
Jonathan Apple and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonathan Apple and Boxberry are as follows:
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonathan Apple and Boxberry
Care of Jonathan Apple and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.