Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
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, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
Chives
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Schnittlauch
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Cebollino
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
Cebolinha
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chives
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Chives season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Northern Spy Apple and Chives Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Chives are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chives
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.