Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Gifboom
European crab apple
In Hindi
Gifboom
european crab apple
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
european crab apple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gifboom and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and European Crab Apple. Gifboom has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Gifboom and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Gifboom and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Gifboom and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Gifboom and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gifboom and European Crab Apple
Care of Gifboom and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.