Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
India
Types
Not Available
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Garcinia indica
Common Name
European crab apple
Kokum
In Hindi
european crab apple
Kokum
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Kokum
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Kokum
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Kokum
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Kokum
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Kokum
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Kokum
In Latin
european crab apple
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Kokum
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Kokum season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Kokum Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Kokum are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of European Crab Apple and Kokum
Care of European Crab Apple and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
