Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
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
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
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, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
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 'Mutsu'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
साइडर सेब
boxberry
In German
Crispin Apfel
boxberry
In French
cidre de pomme
boxberry
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
boxberry
In Greek
Cider Apple
boxberry
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
boxberry
In Polish
Apple Cider
boxberry
In Latin
Cider Apple
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Mutsu Apple and Boxberry
Season and care of Mutsu Apple and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mutsu Apple and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Mutsu Apple and Boxberry Physical Information
Mutsu Apple and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mutsu Apple and Boxberry are as follows:
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mutsu Apple and Boxberry
Care of Mutsu Apple and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mutsu 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 Mutsu 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.