Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
European crab apple
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
european crab apple
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
european crab apple
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of European Crab Apple and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.