Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
European crab apple
In Hindi
Serenoa
european crab apple
In German
Sägepalme
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Serenoa repens
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Serenoa
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Serenoa
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Serenoa
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Malus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple
Care of Saw Palmetto and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto 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.