Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not avaialable
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Red Delicious'
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Apple, Red Delicious Apple, Red Eating Apple
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
लाल स्वादिष्ट सेब
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Red Delicious
Rhabarber
In French
Red Delicious
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Manzana Red Delicious
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Red Delicious μήλο
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Red Delicious apple
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Red Delicious jabłko
Rabarbar
In Latin
Red Delicious apple
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb
Season and care of Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Delicious Apple season is Spring and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Red Delicious Apple is Clay, Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Delicious Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb Physical Information
Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Red Delicious Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb are as follows:
Red Delicious Apple flower color: White and Pink
Red Delicious Apple leaf color: Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb
Care of Red Delicious Apple and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Delicious Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Delicious Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.