Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Grass
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
European crab apple
Sugarcane
In Hindi
european crab apple
गन्ना
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Saccharum
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Saccharum
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Saccharum
In Latin
european crab apple
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Sugarcane
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Sugarcane season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Sugarcane Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Sugarcane are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Sugarcane
Care of European Crab Apple and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.