Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root bark
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
European crab apple
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
european crab apple
पीले अदरक
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
żółty Ginger
In Latin
european crab apple
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger
Care of European Crab Apple and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.