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Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) 3040cm Bare Root 1yr old (1+0 LD) pack of 25

Preferred common name: Crab apple Other common names: European apple, wild crab The RHS Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) is one of the ancestors of Malus sylvestris, the domesticated eating apple that is a native, deciduous, small shrubby hedge. The Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)is very hardy and does well in all positions, in particular sun or partial shade, dry and exposed areas.In early May, the RHS Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) has flowers that are cupshaped, white with a pink flush emerging from red buds in spring, after they are much sought out by bees. They flower from March to May and leaves are alternate with pointed tips. In autumn, after the frost, yellowgreen tinged with red, fleshy applelike fruits develop that are very sour when raw. Crab Apples have a high pectin content, which makes them ideal for jam making. It is ideal to pick the fruits after frost.

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