Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrubs
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Gardenia
Common Name
European crab apple
Gardenia
In Hindi
european crab apple
Gardenia
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gardenie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Gardénia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Gardenia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
gardênia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Gardenia
In Latin
european crab apple
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Gardenia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Gardenia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Gardenia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Gardenia
Care of European Crab Apple and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.