Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
European crab apple
Plum
In Hindi
european crab apple
बेर
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Pflaume
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
prune
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
ciruela
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
ameixa
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Śliwka
In Latin
european crab apple
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Plum
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Plum season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Plum Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Plum are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of European Crab Apple and Plum
Care of European Crab Apple and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.