Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Virginia
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
pennywort
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Wassernabel
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
pennywort
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Centella
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
pennywort
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
conchelo
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
wąkrota
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Pennywort season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.