Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
European crab apple
slash pine
In Hindi
european crab apple
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
slash pine
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
pino slash
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
pinho barra
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
european crab apple
VULNUS pinus
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 Slash Pine
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Slash Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Slash Pine Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Slash Pine are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Slash Pine
Care of European Crab Apple and Slash 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.