Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
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
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, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
DELONIX regia
Common Name
European crab apple
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
european crab apple
चमकीला
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Flamboyant
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Flamboyant
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Extravagante
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
extravagante
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Kwiecisty
In Latin
european crab apple
flamboyant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Flamboyant Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree
Care of European Crab Apple and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.