Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
European crab apple
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
european crab apple
जामुन
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Zwetschgen
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
damson ameixa
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
mirabelki
In Latin
european crab apple
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Damson
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Damson season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Damson Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Damson are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Damson
Care of European Crab Apple and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.