Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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 Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
European crab apple
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
european crab apple
Chayote
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Chayote
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Chayote
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Chayote
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Chayote
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
chuchu
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Chayote
In Latin
european crab apple
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Chayote
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Chayote Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Chayote are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Chayote
Care of European Crab Apple and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.