Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Europe
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Temperate Regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Not Available
Botanical Name
HABERLEA
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Haberlea, Hardy Africa Violet
European crab apple
In Hindi
Haberlea
european crab apple
In German
Haberlea
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Haberlea
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Haberlea rhodopensis
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Haberlea
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Haberlea
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Haberlea
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Haberlea
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Haberlea and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Haberlea and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Haberlea and European Crab Apple. Haberlea doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Haberlea does not have fragrant flowers. Haberlea has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Haberlea and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Haberlea and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Haberlea and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Haberlea and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haberlea season is Not Available and European Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haberlea is Rich and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Haberlea is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Haberlea and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Haberlea and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Haberlea height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Haberlea and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Haberlea flower color: Purple
Haberlea leaf color: Green, Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Haberlea and European Crab Apple
Care of Haberlea and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haberlea 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 Haberlea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
