Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 no more than one-third of each branch
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
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
Nematodes
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
European crab apple
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
european crab apple
In German
Sweet Olive
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Olive douce
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Olive doce
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
słodki Olive
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Dulce Olive
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple
Care of Sweet Olive and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Olive 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.