Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Malus domestica
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Apple Tree
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Apfelbaum
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Pommier
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Manzano
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Macieira
In Polish
winobluszcz
jabłoń
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Malus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Apple Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Apple Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Apple Tree season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree
Care of Virginia Creeper and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.