Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
सेब
Shell Ginger
In German
Liberty Apple
Shell Ginger
In French
Liberty (pomme)
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
manzana libertad
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Liberty Apple
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
maçã liberdade
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Liberty Apple
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Liberty Apple
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Apple season is Spring and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger
Care of Liberty Apple and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.