Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China, Korea
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
European crab apple
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
european crab apple
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Chinese Holly
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Chinese Holly
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rosales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple. Chinese Holly has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple
Care of Chinese Holly and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done 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 Chinese Holly 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.
