Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fern
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
World, Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
OSMUNDA
Common Name
European crab apple
Royal Fern
In Hindi
european crab apple
Osmunda
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Osmunda
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Osmunda
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Osmunda
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Osmunda
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Osmunda
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Osmunda
In Latin
european crab apple
Osmunda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Noctuinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Osmunda
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Osmunda? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Osmunda. European Crab Apple has thorns and Osmunda doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Osmunda has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Osmunda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Osmunda
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Osmunda is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Osmunda Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Osmunda season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Osmunda is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Osmunda is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Osmunda Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Osmunda physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Osmunda are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
- Osmunda leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Osmunda
Care of European Crab Apple and Osmunda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Osmunda 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 Osmunda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.