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European Crab Apple
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Carissa Holly
About Carissa Holly and European Crab Apple


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America   
China, Korea   
Types
Not Available   
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin   
Number of Varieties
Not Available   
400   
20
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
6-9   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   
Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
25.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
20.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Yellow   
Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Ovate   
Thorns
Yes   
Yes   
Season
Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loamy   
Loam   
The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer   
Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
Cuttings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
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   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
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   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
Yes   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   
Rash, Skin irritation   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   
Environmental Uses
Food for birds   
Air purification, Provides ground cover   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves   
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris   
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'   
Common Name
European crab apple   
Carissa holly   
In Hindi
european crab apple   
Carissa holly plant   
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   
carissa holly Pflanze   
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   
Карисса востраліста завод   
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   
Carissa planta de acebo   
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια   
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris   
planta Carissa azevinho   
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika   
Carissa Holly roślin   
In Latin
european crab apple   
Carissa Holly herba   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Rosales   
Aquifoliales   
Family
Rosaceae   
Aquifoliaceae   
Genus
Malus   
Ilex   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
Not Available   
400   
40
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Properties of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly

Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly. European Crab Apple has thorns and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly

Season and care of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Carissa Holly season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.

European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly Physical Information

European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly are as follows:

Care of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly

Care of European Crab Apple and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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