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About Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple


About European Crab Apple and Zonal Geranium


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Central America, Europe, North America   

Types
it is a type of geranium   
Not Available   

Habitat
Not Available   
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
25.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
38.10 cm   
99+
20.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze   
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Cordate   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loamy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Fall, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   
Medium   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loamy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth   
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies   
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'   
Malus sylvestris   

Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium   
European crab apple   

In Hindi
Zonal Geranium   
european crab apple   

In German
Zonal Pelargonie   
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   

In French
Géranium zonal   
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   

In Spanish
Zonal Geranium   
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   

In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι   
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   

In Portuguese
zonal Geranium   
Malus sylvestris   

In Polish
strefowe Geranium   
Jabłoń dzika   

In Latin
Zonal Geranium   
european crab apple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Geraniales   
Rosales   

Family
Geraniaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Geranium   
Malus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple

Season and care of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.

Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple are as follows:

Care of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple

Care of Zonal Geranium and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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