Malus Sylvestris
European Crab Apple, Wild Crab Apple, Native crab
Ideal for native mixed planting or shelterbelts that provide great low cover for wildlife.
Available variants and pricing
Malus Sylvestris
Height: 10-12cm
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Malus Sylvestris
Height: 12-14cm
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Malus Sylvestris
Height: 14-16cm
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Malus Sylvestris
Height: 16-18cm
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8-10cm
Height: 8-10cm
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Description
This small crab apple provides profuse white tinged pink in bud flowers in the spring and a good yellow autumn colour. Yellow / green and occasionally red flushed fruits are a favourite for birds in the autumn.
Most suited to heavy and clay soils this small tree is rarely seen above twenty feet in height and is the parent of numerous crab and eating apple varieties.
Ideal for native mixed planting or shelterbelts that provide great low cover for wildlife.
If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 3-6m
Specifications
Common names
European Crab Apple, Wild Crab Apple, Native crab
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf, Native
Soil type
Clay soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Parkland, Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest