Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vines
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
European crab apple
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
european crab apple
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
winobluszcz
In Latin
european crab apple
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Malus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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 Virginia Creeper
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper
Care of European Crab Apple and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.