Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
European crab apple
Clove
In Hindi
european crab apple
लौंग
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Nelke
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Clavo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
dente de alho
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Ząbek
In Latin
european crab apple
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Clove
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Clove season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Clove Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Clove are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Clove
Care of European Crab Apple and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clove pruning is done 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.