Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern United States
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Sourwood
European crab apple
In Hindi
Sourwood
european crab apple
In German
Sourwood
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Sourwood
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Sourwood
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Sourwood
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Sourwood
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Sourwood
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sourwood and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Sourwood and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Sourwood and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Sourwood and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sourwood and European Crab Apple
Care of Sourwood and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.