American crabapple
Malus coronaria
AMERICAN CRABAPPLE
Rosaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-4 (southwest of retention pond), N 39°11'12'' W 75°32'49''
Planting history: planted November 2010. Source: Donated by Octoraro Native Plant Nursery (via Dr. S. Yost).
Description:
Native species, State Rank SU (Status Undetermined in Delaware; species thought to be rare or uncommon in the state, but cannot presently be included within another classification)
AMERICAN CRABAPPLE
Rosaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-4 (southwest of retention pond), N 39°11'12'' W 75°32'49''
Planting history: planted November 2010. Source: Donated by Octoraro Native Plant Nursery (via Dr. S. Yost).
Description:
- deciduous small tree or shrub
- etymology: Malus = Latin name for apple; coronaria = used in garlands
- crabapples are non-domesticated apple trees, with fruits generally <2” diameter
- leaves simple, alternate; deeply toothed, almost lobed on fast-growing shoots
- flowers showy, fragrant, pinkish/white
- fruit a small pome; sour; but high pectin content useful for making apple jelly
- forms thickets; has thorns on older wood
- used as rootstocks for other apple trees
- habitat old fields, thickets, river banks
Native species, State Rank SU (Status Undetermined in Delaware; species thought to be rare or uncommon in the state, but cannot presently be included within another classification)
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