Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Cold Regions
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
Plum
In German
Crispin Apfel
Pflaume
In French
cidre de pomme
prune
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
ciruela
In Greek
Cider Apple
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
ameixa
In Polish
Apple Cider
Śliwka
In Latin
Cider Apple
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Mutsu Apple and Plum
Season and care of Mutsu Apple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Mutsu Apple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Mutsu Apple and Plum Physical Information
Mutsu Apple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Mutsu Apple and Plum are as follows:
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Mutsu Apple and Plum
Care of Mutsu Apple and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.