Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Phlox condensata
European crab apple
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
european crab apple
In German
Phlox condensata
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Phlox condensata
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Phlox condensata
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and European Crab Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple
Care of Phlox condensata and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Phlox condensata 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.