Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
European crab apple
In Hindi
सेब
european crab apple
In German
Liberty Apple
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Liberty (pomme)
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
manzana libertad
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Liberty Apple
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
maçã liberdade
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Liberty Apple
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Liberty Apple
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Apple season is Spring and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple
Care of Liberty Apple and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple 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.