Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Melanesia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 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
slow-release fertilizers
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Snow Bush
European crab apple
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
european crab apple
In German
Schnee Bush
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
neige Bush
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Snow Bush and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Snow Bush and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Snow Bush and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and European Crab Apple
Care of Snow Bush and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.