Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PINUS mugo
Common Name
European crab apple
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
european crab apple
Mugo Pine
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Bergkiefer
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Pinus mugo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
european crab apple
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Mugo Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine
Care of European Crab Apple and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.