Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Babylon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
european crab apple
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
european crab apple
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Saliceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Corkscrew Willow season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow
Care of European Crab Apple and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.