Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
चीनी तेल
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
chinesisch Talg
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
suif chinois
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
chiński łój
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Tallow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.