Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
European crab apple
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
european crab apple
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
vulpin des prés
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
łąka ber
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple. Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Foxtail does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Foxtail has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple
Care of Meadow Foxtail and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.