Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
European crab apple
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
european crab apple
penstemon parryi
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
penstemon parryi
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
penstemon parryi
In Latin
european crab apple
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi. European Crab Apple has thorns and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Penstemon Parryi season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi
Care of European Crab Apple and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.