Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
European crab apple
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
european crab apple
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Nootka Rose
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Nootka rose
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Nootka rose
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Nootka róży
In Latin
european crab apple
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Nootka rose
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Nootka rose season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Nootka rose Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Nootka rose are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Nootka rose
Care of European Crab Apple and Nootka rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.