Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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 after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
कबिट
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Kawista
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Kawista
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
Limonia
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Wood Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.