Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico
Central Asia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Malus domestica
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Philadelphus
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Apfelbaum
In French
Philadelphus
Pommier
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Manzano
In Greek
Philadelphus
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Macieira
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
jabłoń
In Latin
Philadelphus
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Apple Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Apple Tree? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Apple Tree. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Apple Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Apple Tree has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Apple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Apple Tree
Season and care of Mock Orange and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Apple Tree Physical Information
Mock Orange and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Apple Tree are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Apple Tree
Care of Mock Orange and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.