Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fern
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
In Hindi
european crab apple
Lace Fern
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Feder-Spargel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Lace Fern
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Asparagus setaceus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Lace Fern
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Lace Fern
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Szparag pierzasty
In Latin
european crab apple
Lace Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Lace Fern. European Crab Apple has thorns and Lace Fern doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Lace Fern has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Lace Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Lace Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Lace Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Lace Fern is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Lace Fern Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Lace Fern physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Lace Fern flower color: White
- Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern
Care of European Crab Apple and Lace Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lace Fern 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 Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
