Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Asia, North America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
European crab apple
In Hindi
Honeyberry
european crab apple
In German
Honeyberry
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
baie au miel
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Honeyberry
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Honeyberry
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Honeyberry
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Honeyberry and European Crab Apple. Honeyberry doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Honeyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Honeyberry and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Honeyberry and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Honeyberry and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple
Care of Honeyberry and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry 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.