Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
2-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Not so frequently
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loamy
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
pollinators
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
As a tea substitute
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Rosmarinheide
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
Bog Rosemary
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Andromeda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Vaccinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary
Care of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.