Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, 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
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
European crab apple
Persian Lime
In Hindi
european crab apple
Persian lime
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Persian lime
In Latin
european crab apple
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
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
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Persian Lime
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Persian Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Persian Lime Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Persian Lime are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Persian Lime
Care of European Crab Apple and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.