Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Barren pine land, Swamps
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Blue Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Birds
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM ashei
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Rabbiteye Blueberry
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Rabbiteye Blueberry
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
rabbiteye Blueberry
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
rabbiteye arándano
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
rabbiteye Blueberry
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
de mirtilo
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
Rabbiteye Blueberry
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
deerberry
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rabbiteye Blueberry 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.