Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Gifboom
In Hindi
european crab apple
Gifboom
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
european crab apple
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Gifboom
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Gifboom season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Gifboom Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Gifboom are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Gifboom
Care of European Crab Apple and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gifboom pruning is done 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.