Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
European crab apple
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
european crab apple
foxtail pine
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
włośnica sosny
In Latin
european crab apple
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Foxtail pine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Foxtail pine flower color: Not Available
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine
Care of European Crab Apple and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.