Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
European crab apple
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
european crab apple
Silver Wattle
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Silver Wattle
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Silver Wattle
In Latin
european crab apple
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle. European Crab Apple has thorns and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Silver Wattle season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle
Care of European Crab Apple and Silver Wattle 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 Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.
