Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Aphids
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Not Available
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
European crab apple
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
european crab apple
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
pérille de Nankin
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso 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.