Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.
European Crab Apple
The European Crab Apple is a deciduous small to medium-sized tree that can also grow into a multi-stemmed bush. It typically lives for 80-100 years and can reach heights up to 14 meters with trunk diameters ranging from 23-45 centimeters. The leaves are roundish-oval and sometimes hairy on the underside. The hermaphrodite flowers appear in May, are white or pinkish, and are insect-pollinated. The small pome-fruits are around 3 centimeters in diameter, ripen in autumn, and fall to the ground. The bark is light brown and breaks up into flakes. The branches are thorny, especially in response to pruning or browsing.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Malus
The chemistry of Malus sylvestris includes various compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. These chemicals contribute to the plant's resistance to pests and diseases.
The European Crab Apple is known for its ecological importance. It provides habitat and food for various insects and mammals. The fruits are dispersed primarily by mammals, which eat the fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine for its astringent and antiseptic properties.
May
Up to 14 meters
White or pinkish
The tree is widespread throughout Europe, with the exception of the extreme north and south. Additionally, it is also distributed in Anatolia and further into the south Caucasus. It occurs in a scattered distribution pattern as single individuals or in small groups. Due to its weak competitiveness and high light requirement, the wild apple is found mostly at sites where competition is reduced, such as the wet edge of forests, in wood pasture, farmland hedges or on very extreme, marginal sites.
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