Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
European crab apple
winter daphne
In Hindi
european crab apple
winter daphne
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Daphne odora
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Daphne odora
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Daphne odora
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Daphne odora
In Latin
european crab apple
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Winter Daphne season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne
Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.