Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Citrus limetta
Common Name
European crab apple
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
european crab apple
मौसम्बी
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
süße Limone
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
doce de limão
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
słodkie limonki
In Latin
european crab apple
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime
Care of European Crab Apple and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.