Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Japan
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
AUCUBA japonica f. longifolia 'Salicifolia'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Japanese Aucuba, Japanese Laurel, Willowleaf Japanese Laurel
European crab apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
european crab apple
In German
Hortensie
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Hortensia
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Hortensia
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Hortensja
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Hibiscus
european crab apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Not Available
Malus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple. Japanese Aucuba doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Aucuba does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Aucuba has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Aucuba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Aucuba is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Japanese Aucuba is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Aucuba height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Japanese Aucuba flower color: Purple
Japanese Aucuba leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple
Care of Japanese Aucuba and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
