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About European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Not Available
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
25.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
250.00 cm
Rank: 76 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
20.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
121.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
80% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
European crab apple
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
european crab apple
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
european crab apple
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Rosaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Malus
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Properties of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush. European Crab Apple has thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush

Season and care of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush Physical Information

European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • European Crab Apple flower color: White

  • European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush

Care of European Crab Apple and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.