Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Cold Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Crispin Apfel
Pekannuss
In French
cidre de pomme
Pacanier
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Cider Apple
Pecan
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Apple Cider
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Cider Apple
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Mutsu Apple and Pecan
Season and care of Mutsu Apple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Mutsu Apple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Mutsu Apple and Pecan Physical Information
Mutsu Apple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mutsu Apple and Pecan are as follows:
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Mutsu Apple and Pecan
Care of Mutsu Apple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.