Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सेब
Devil's Backbone
In German
Liberty Apple
Devil's Backbone
In French
Liberty (pomme)
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
manzana libertad
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Liberty Apple
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
maçã liberdade
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Liberty Apple
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Liberty Apple
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Apple season is Spring and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone
Care of Liberty Apple and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.