Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
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
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
European crab apple
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
european crab apple
कामुदिनी
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Maiglöckchen
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Lilia doliny
In Latin
european crab apple
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Lily of the Valley season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley
Care of European Crab Apple and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.