Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
European crab apple
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
european crab apple
कबिट
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Kawista
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Kawista
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Limonia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
european crab apple
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Wood Apple. European Crab Apple has thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Wood Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Wood Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Wood Apple Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple
Care of European Crab Apple and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.