Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Not Available
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
European crab apple
Winter Squash
In Hindi
european crab apple
कोंहड़ा
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Winter squash
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
abóbora
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
dynia
In Latin
european crab apple
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Squash
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Winter Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Winter Squash Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Winter Squash are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Squash
Care of European Crab Apple and Winter Squash 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 Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.