Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cushion
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
European crab apple
Lobelia
In Hindi
european crab apple
Lobelia
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Lobelie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Lobelia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Lobelia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Lobélia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Lobelia
In Latin
european crab apple
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Lobelia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Lobelia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Lobelia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Lobelia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Lobelia
Care of European Crab Apple and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.