Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Red, Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Burgundy
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
ERICA carnea
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Winter heath
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
अल्पाइन हीथ
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Alpine Heath
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Alpine Heath
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Alpine Heath
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
Alpine Heath
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
Alpine Heath
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
Alpine Heath
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
Alpini Heath
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Erica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ericeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ericoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Alpine Heath season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath
Care of European Crab Apple and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.