Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
India, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, 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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Punica granatum
Common Name
European crab apple
Pomegranate
In Hindi
european crab apple
अनार
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Granatapfel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Grenade
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Granada
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Romã
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Granat
In Latin
european crab apple
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Pomegranate
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Pomegranate season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Pomegranate Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Pomegranate are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Pomegranate
Care of European Crab Apple and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.