Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ornamental
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Aster amellus
Common Name
European crab apple
Aster
In Hindi
european crab apple
एस्टर
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Astern
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Aster
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Aster
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Aster
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
aster
In Latin
european crab apple
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Aster
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Aster season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Aster Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Aster are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of European Crab Apple and Aster
Care of European Crab Apple and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.