Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cedars
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
European crab apple
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
european crab apple
देवदार एल्म
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Cedar Elm
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Cedar Elm
In Latin
european crab apple
Ulmus Cedar
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 Cedar Elm
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Cedar Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm
Care of European Crab Apple and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.