Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, 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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Escallonia resinosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Escallonia
In Hindi
european crab apple
गम
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gummi
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
gomme
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
goma
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κόμμι
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
goma
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
guma
In Latin
european crab apple
Euonymus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Escalloniales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Escallonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Escallonia
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Escallonia. European Crab Apple has thorns and Escallonia 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 Escallonia 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 Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Escallonia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Escallonia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Escallonia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Escallonia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
- Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Escallonia
Care of European Crab Apple and Escallonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
