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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Europe, Turkey

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Malus sylvestrisMalus sylvestris

European Crab Apple, European Wild Apple

In Stock: 4.892 lb (Total:4.892lb)

Malus sylvestris

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4.89 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

96%

Seeds per lb:

18,235

Quantity:

4.89 lb

Collected in:

Bulgaria

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830417

Characteristics

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Russian Federation

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Europe, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Malus sylvestris, commonly known as European Crab Apple or European Wild Apple, is a captivating and versatile deciduous tree native to Europe and Turkey. Revered for its rich heritage, this tree is a progenitor of today's cultivated apple varieties. With its charming spring blossom of white or pale pink flowers and the display of small, yellow-green fruit in autumn, Malus sylvestris promises year-round interest for landscapes and gardens.

Growing to a mature height of around 32 feet, it features a spreading canopy and glossy, serrated foliage that transforms into a brilliant yellow during the fall. Its standout clusters of flowers emerge in corymbs featuring five delicate petals, often accompanied by eye-catching red stamens, producing abundant pollen. The resulting small, tart fruits, though not suitable for raw consumption, are perfect for jellies and sauces.

European Crab Apple thrives best in sunny or partially shaded locations with well-drained soil. Though tolerant of various soils, a sun-drenched site enhances both flowering and fruiting. As an upright specimen plant, it adds structural elegance to hedgerows and woodlands and supports biodiversity by providing nectar, pollen, and nourishment to wildlife. The persistent fruits are a favorite among birds and mammals during colder months, offering a vital energy source.