Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
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
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
European crab apple
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
european crab apple
Pineapple Weed
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
european crab apple
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed. European Crab Apple has thorns and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Pineapple Weed season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed
Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.