Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
European crab apple
Artichoke
In Hindi
european crab apple
Artichoke
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Artischocke
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Artichaut
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Alcachofa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Alcachofra
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Karczoch
In Latin
european crab apple
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Artichoke
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Artichoke season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Artichoke Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Artichoke are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of European Crab Apple and Artichoke
Care of European Crab Apple and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.