Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Poisonous
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus floribunda
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
Pear
In Hindi
Japanese crab apple
नाशपाती
In German
Japanische Wildapfel
Birne
In French
Pommier du Japon
Poire
In Spanish
Manzano silvestre japonés
Pera
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
maçã de caranguejo japonês
Pera
In Polish
Japoński krab jabłko
Gruszka
In Latin
Japanese crab apple
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pear
Season and care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Crab Apple and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Crab Apple season is Spring and Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Japanese Crab Apple and Pear Physical Information
Japanese Crab Apple and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Crab Apple and Pear are as follows:
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pear
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.