Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
European crab apple
Saguaro
In Hindi
european crab apple
Saguaro
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Saguaro
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Saguaro
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Saguaro
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Saguaro
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Saguaro
In Latin
european crab apple
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Saguaro. European Crab Apple has thorns and Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Saguaro
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Saguaro season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Saguaro is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Saguaro Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Saguaro are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Saguaro
Care of European Crab Apple and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saguaro 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.