Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
European crab apple
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
european crab apple
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Waldkiefer
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
european crab apple
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Scot Pine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Scot Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Scot Pine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Scot Pine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Scot Pine
Care of European Crab Apple and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.