Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
European crab apple
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
european crab apple
शतावर
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gemüsespargel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Asperge
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Asparagus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Asparagus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
european crab apple
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Asparagus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Asparagus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Asparagus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Asparagus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Asparagus
Care of European Crab Apple and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.