Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
European crab apple
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
european crab apple
Mandarin
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Mandarin
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
mandarin
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
mandarín
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
tangerina
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Mandarynka
In Latin
european crab apple
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Mandarin
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Mandarin season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Mandarin Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Mandarin are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Mandarin
Care of European Crab Apple and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
