Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
European crab apple
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
european crab apple
Slippery Elm
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Rotulme
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Slippery Elm
In Latin
european crab apple
Lubricus Elm
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
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Slippery Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm
Care of European Crab Apple and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.