Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Nickende Distel
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
musk Thistle
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
