Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
European crab apple
Celery
In Hindi
european crab apple
अजवायन
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Sellerie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Céleri
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Apio
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Aipo
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Seler
In Latin
european crab apple
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Celery
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Celery Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Celery are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Celery
Care of European Crab Apple and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.