Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
European crab apple
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
european crab apple
In German
Sauerklee
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
bois Sorrel
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Rumex ligno
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple
Care of Wood Sorrel and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Wood Sorrel 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.