Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
European crab apple
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
european crab apple
Texas Madrone
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Texas Madrone
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Texas Madrone
In Latin
european crab apple
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone. European Crab Apple has thorns and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Texas Madrone season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone
Care of European Crab Apple and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.