Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
India
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Kokum
European crab apple
In Hindi
Kokum
european crab apple
In German
Kokum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Kokum
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Kokum
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Kokum
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Kokum
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Kokum
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Kokum
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Garcinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Kokum and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Kokum and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Kokum and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kokum and European Crab Apple
Care of Kokum and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.