Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food
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'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Pear
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
नाशपाती
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Birne
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Poire
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Pera
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
Pera
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Gruszka
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pear
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Pear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Northern Spy Apple and Pear Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Pear are as follows:
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pear
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.