Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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 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
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
Rosa × damascena
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Damask rose, rose of castile
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
जामदानी गुलाब
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Damaszener-Rosen
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Le rosier de Damas
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
rosa damascena
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
Róża damasceńska
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
surrexit Damascum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Damask Rose
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Damask Rose is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Damask Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Damask Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Damask Rose Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Damask Rose physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Damask Rose are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
- Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Damask Rose
Care of European Crab Apple and Damask Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.