Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs Very high moisture
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
European crab apple
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
european crab apple
Water Celery
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
El apio agua
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Aipo água
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Seler Woda
In Latin
european crab apple
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oenantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Water Celery
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Water Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Water Celery Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Water Celery are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Water Celery
Care of European Crab Apple and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.