Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
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
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
European crab apple
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
european crab apple
mandacaru
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Mandacaru
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Mandacaru
In Latin
european crab apple
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Mandacaru
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Mandacaru season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Mandacaru Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Mandacaru are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Mandacaru
Care of European Crab Apple and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.