Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
European crab apple
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
european crab apple
Japanese pieris
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Japanese pieris
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Japanese pieris
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Japanese pieris
In Latin
european crab apple
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Japanese Pieris season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris
Care of European Crab Apple and Japanese Pieris 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 Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.