Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
European crab apple
In Hindi
Ardisia
european crab apple
In German
Ardisia
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Ardisia
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Ardisia
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Ardisia
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Ardisia
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Ardisia
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Ardisia and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Ardisia and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Ardisia and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and European Crab Apple
Care of Ardisia and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.