Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Malus floribunda
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Japanese crab apple
जरुल
In German
Japanische Wildapfel
Königinblume
In French
Pommier du Japon
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Manzano silvestre japonés
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
maçã de caranguejo japonês
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Japoński krab jabłko
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Japanese crab apple
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Malus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India
Season and care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Crab Apple season is Spring and Pride of India season is Spring. The type of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India Physical Information
Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India are as follows:
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India
Care of Japanese Crab Apple and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.