Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Paradise Plum
European crab apple
In Hindi
कोको बेर
european crab apple
In German
coco Plum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Coco Plum
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
coco plum
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
coco plum
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
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
Season and Care of Coco Plum and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Coco Plum and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Coco Plum and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Coco Plum and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coco Plum and European Crab Apple
Care of Coco Plum and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coco Plum 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.