Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Grass
Malus domestica
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Red, Green, Gold, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, codling moth, mussel scale, Red spider mite, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, bowel syndrome, Cancer, constipation, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Diarrhea, gallstones, Healthy teeth, hemorrhoids, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
MALUS domestica 'Royal Gala'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Apple, Eating Apple, Royal Gala Apple
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Royal Gala Apple
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Royal Gala Apfel
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Royal Gala d'Apple
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Manzana Royal Gala
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Royal Gala της Apple
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Maçã Royal Gala
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Royal Gala jabłko
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Regia Schola Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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