Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Delonix regia
Common Name
European crab apple
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
european crab apple
गुलमोहर
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Flammenbaum
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
malinche
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
flamboiã
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
european crab apple
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana. European Crab Apple has thorns and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Royal Poinciana season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana
Care of European Crab Apple and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.