Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Malus floribunda
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
In Hindi
Cardon
Japanese crab apple
In German
Cardon
Japanische Wildapfel
In French
Cardon
Pommier du Japon
In Spanish
Cardon
Manzano silvestre japonés
In Greek
Cardon
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Cardon
maçã de caranguejo japonês
In Polish
Cardon
Japoński krab jabłko
In Latin
Cardon
Japanese crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Maleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple. Cardon has thorns and Japanese Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Japanese Crab Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple
Season and care of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Japanese Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple Physical Information
Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple
Care of Cardon and Japanese Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.