Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
Fields, Loamy soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Budding, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
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
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bulbs
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
ALLIUM sativum
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
लहसुन
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Knoblauch
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Ail
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Ajo
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
σκόρδο
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
alho
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
czosnek
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
allium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Garlic
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Garlic season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Garlic is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Garlic Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Garlic are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Garlic
Care of European Crab Apple and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.