Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, 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
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
European crab apple
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
european crab apple
घाटी ओक
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Tal Eiche
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
valle del roble
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
vale Oak
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Dolina Oak
In Latin
european crab apple
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Valley Oak
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Valley Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Valley Oak Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Valley Oak are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Valley Oak
Care of European Crab Apple and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.