Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
European crab apple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
european crab apple
choy sum
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
choy sum
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
choy sum
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
choy sum
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
choy sum
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
choy sum
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
choy sum
In Latin
european crab apple
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Choy Sum
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Choy Sum Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Choy Sum are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Choy Sum
Care of European Crab Apple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done 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 Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.