Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Hepatic, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
LINARIA vulgaris
Common Name
European crab apple
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
In Hindi
european crab apple
Butter and Eggs plant
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Butter und Eier Pflanze
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Beurre et œufs plante
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Manteiga e Ovos planta
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Masło i jajka roślin
In Latin
european crab apple
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Butter and Eggs season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs
Care of European Crab Apple and Butter and Eggs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.