Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available, White
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Cassia fistula
Common Name
European crab apple
golden shower tree
In Hindi
european crab apple
अमलतास
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
european crab apple
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Cassia Fistula season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula
Care of European Crab Apple and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.