Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SABAL yapa
Common Name
European crab apple
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
european crab apple
हुआन
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Huan
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Huan
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Huan
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Huan
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Huan
In Latin
european crab apple
Huano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Huano
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Huano season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Huano Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Huano are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Huano
Care of European Crab Apple and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Huano 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.