Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
European crab apple
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
european crab apple
सीताफल
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Zuckerapfel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Pinha
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
european crab apple
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple. European Crab Apple has thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple
Care of European Crab Apple and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.