Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Arkansas Black Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.