Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Green, Light Green
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
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
chest congestion, Chest pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Branch, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PICEA glauca
Common Name
European crab apple
Canada spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, single spruce, western white spruce, Porsild spruce, Black Hills spruce
In Hindi
european crab apple
White Spruce
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
White Spruce
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
White Spruce
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Świerk biały
In Latin
european crab apple
White Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and White Spruce
Season and care of European Crab Apple and White Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and White Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and White Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for White Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for White Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and White Spruce Physical Information
European Crab Apple and White Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas White Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and White Spruce are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
White Spruce flower color: Red and Yellow
- White Spruce leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and White Spruce
Care of European Crab Apple and White Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.