Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ANANAS
Common Name
European crab apple
Pineapple
In Hindi
european crab apple
अनानास
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Ananas
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Ananas
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Piña
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Abacaxi
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Ananas
In Latin
european crab apple
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Pineapple Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Pineapple are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple
Care of European Crab Apple and Pineapple 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 pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.