Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, 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 Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Animal Feed, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Morus alba
Common Name
European crab apple
White mulberry, Mulberry
In Hindi
european crab apple
शहतूत
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Maulbeere
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Mûre
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Mora
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Μούρο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
amoreira
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Morwa
In Latin
european crab apple
moro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Mulberry
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Mulberry season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Mulberry Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Mulberry are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of European Crab Apple and Mulberry
Care of European Crab Apple and Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mulberry 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 Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.