Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
European crab apple
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
european crab apple
Aaraar
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Wacholder
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Genévrier
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Juniperus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Jałowiec
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Juniperus
In Latin
european crab apple
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Juniper
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Juniper Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Juniper are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Juniper
Care of European Crab Apple and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.