Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Grass
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
European crab apple
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
european crab apple
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
european crab apple
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of European Crab Apple and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.