Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Average
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Gladiolus
Common Name
European crab apple
Gladiolus
In Hindi
european crab apple
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gladiolen
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Gladiolus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Gladiolus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
mieczyk
In Latin
european crab apple
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Gladiolus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Gladiolus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Gladiolus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Gladiolus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Gladiolus
Care of European Crab Apple and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.