Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Lupinus
Common Name
European crab apple
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
european crab apple
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
lupine
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
planta de lupino
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
tremoço planta
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
łubin roślin
In Latin
european crab apple
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Lupine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Lupine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Lupine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Lupine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Lupine
Care of European Crab Apple and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.