Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, 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 branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
European crab apple
Muscadine
In Hindi
european crab apple
Muscadine
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Muscadine
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Muscadine
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Muscadine
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Muscadine
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Muscadine
In Latin
european crab apple
Muscadine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Muscadine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Muscadine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Muscadine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Muscadine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Muscadine
Care of European Crab Apple and Muscadine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.