Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Europe
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
European crab apple
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
european crab apple
In German
Lemonbalm
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
mélisse
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
CITRAGO
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple
Care of Lemonbalm and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Lemonbalm 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.