Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
European crab apple
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
european crab apple
Japanese Camellia
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
european crab apple
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Japanese Camellia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia
Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.