Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, 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 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, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
European crab apple
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
european crab apple
भोज पत्र
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Birke
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Abedul
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
bétula
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Brzoza
In Latin
european crab apple
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Birch
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Birch Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Birch are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Birch
Care of European Crab Apple and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.