Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
European crab apple
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
european crab apple
Philadelphus
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Philadelphus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Philadelphus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
european crab apple
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Mock Orange
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Mock Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Mock Orange Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Mock Orange are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Mock Orange
Care of European Crab Apple and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.