Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrubs
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
European crab apple
Chrysanths
In Hindi
european crab apple
Chrysanthemums
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Chrysanthemen
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Crisantemos
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Crisântemos
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Chryzantemy
In Latin
european crab apple
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Malus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Chrysanthemum season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum
Care of European Crab Apple and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.