Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Japan
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
European crab apple
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
european crab apple
In German
crimson pygmy
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
crimson pygmy
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
crimson pygmy
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple
Care of Crimson Pygmy and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.