Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)
Crab Apple embodies a unique blend of cultural symbolism, ecological significance, and culinary appeal. With a rich history steeped in love and marriage folklore, this tree's small, jewel-coloured fruits and stunning white flowers are a classic in hedges and as standalone trees.
British Native
Grown From Seed
Soil Stabilisation
Flood Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Resistant
Nitrogen Fixing
Evergreen
Family of Trees: Rosaceae
Habit: Tree, Suitable for Hedging
Growth Rate: 20 to 40 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -20°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic to Humans and Pets
Flowers or Berries: White or Pink Flowers, Small Apples (Crabapples)
Hardiness: H5-H6 (Very Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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