Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
European crab apple
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
european crab apple
Astilbe
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Prachtspieren
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Astilbe
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Astilbe
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
astilbe
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
astilbe
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
astilbe
In Latin
european crab apple
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Astilbe
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Astilbe season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Astilbe Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Astilbe are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Astilbe
Care of European Crab Apple and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.