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Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple, European Crab Apple)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 25264


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Malus
Species: Malus sylvestris
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Ornamental
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Insect Host
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Other names for this plant:
Malus malus
Pyrus malus



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