Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
DRACAENA reflexa
Common Name
European crab apple
Pleomele, Song-of-India
In Hindi
european crab apple
Song-of-India
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Song-of-India
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Song- of- Inde
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Song- de - la India
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Canção -da-Índia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Song- of- Indie
In Latin
european crab apple
Song of India :
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Song-of-India. European Crab Apple has thorns and Song-of-India 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 Song-of-India 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 Song-of-India and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Song-of-India Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Song-of-India season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Song-of-India Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Song-of-India physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
- Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India
Care of European Crab Apple and Song-of-India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
