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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Bog Rosemary. European Crab Apple has thorns and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.
