Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Rosa canina
Common Name
European crab apple
Dog Rose
In Hindi
european crab apple
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Heckenrose
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Dog Rose
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Dzika róża
In Latin
european crab apple
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Dog Rose
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Dog Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Dog Rose Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Dog Rose are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Dog Rose
Care of European Crab Apple and Dog 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 Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.