Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Sassafras
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
Sassafras
साइडर सेब
In German
Sassafras
Crispin Apfel
In French
Sassafras
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Sasafrás
sidra de manzana
In Greek
σασάφρα
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
sassafrás
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Sassafras
Apple Cider
In Latin
Sassafras
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sassafras and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Sassafras and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Sassafras and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Mutsu Apple
Care of Sassafras and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.