Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
European crab apple
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
european crab apple
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
european crab apple
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox
Care of European Crab Apple and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.