Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
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
ABIES alba
Common Name
European crab apple
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
european crab apple
Silver Fir
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Weißtanne
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
abeto blanco
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
prata Fir
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
european crab apple
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Fir
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Silver Fir season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Silver Fir Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Silver Fir are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Fir
Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.