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About European Crab Apple and Beautyberry


About Beautyberry and European Crab Apple


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   
Shrub   

Origin
Central America, Europe, North America   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica   

Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-3   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.00 cm   
99+
609.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
20.00 cm   
99+
243.84 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Yellow   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   
Green, Yellow green, Rose   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Fall, Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Medium   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy   
Clay, Loam   

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   
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for birds   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris   
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'   

Common Name
European crab apple   
Beautyberry   

In Hindi
european crab apple   
Beauty Berry Plant   

In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   
Schönheit Berry Pflanze   

In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   
Beauté Berry Plante   

In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   
Planta de la baya de belleza   

In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών   

In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris   
Planta Berry beleza   

In Polish
Jabłoń dzika   
Beauty Berry roślin   

In Latin
european crab apple   
Planta forma Berry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Lamiales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Malus   
Callicarpa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Amaryllidoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry

Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Beautyberry. European Crab Apple has thorns and Beautyberry doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Beautyberry has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry

Season and care of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Beautyberry season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.

European Crab Apple and Beautyberry Physical Information

European Crab Apple and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry are as follows:

Care of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry

Care of European Crab Apple and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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