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Southern Crabapple
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Southern Crabapple
malus angustifolia
The Southern Crabapple is a small tree that produces delicious, tart apples! Children love to explore its branches and discover the unique shapes of its leaves and fruits.
Habitat: Southern Crabapple trees thrive in open woodlands and along roadsides, often found in the southeastern United States.
Appearance
The Southern Crabapple is a small, deciduous tree with a rounded crown, covered in clusters of fragrant pink to white blossoms in spring. Its small, round fruits ripen from green to yellowish-green, often staying on branches into winter.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusMalus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, the Southern Crabapple is a true apple, just a smaller, wilder kind!
If you find its tart fruits, they are packed with more Vitamin C than many common apples!
Its extra-hard wood was historically used by pioneers to craft tools and furniture!
This tree often forms dense thickets, creating secret hiding places for small animals and birds!
Special abilities
Ability
Thicket Defender
Southern Crabapple has thorny branches that help protect its tender leaves and fruit from hungry browsing animals.
Ability
Tough Root System
Southern Crabapple can thrive in many soil types, even poor or disturbed ground, thanks to its robust root system.
Ability
Winter Feeder
Southern Crabapple holds onto its tart fruits through winter, providing a crucial late-season food source for wildlife.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 600-1000 cm
- Spread
- 400-800 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring (March-May)
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on its leaves and young twigs.
eats
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Feeds on its tart fruits in late fall and winter.
eats
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Devours the lingering crabapples during migration.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Florida Crabapple
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Always check with an adult before trying any wild fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Southern Crabapple?
600-1000 cm
How wide does Southern Crabapple spread?
400-800 cm
How big are the flowers on Southern Crabapple?
2-3 cm
When does Southern Crabapple bloom?
Spring (March-May)
Is Southern Crabapple edible?
Yes
Is Southern Crabapple toxic?
Mild
What is Southern Crabapple's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Southern Crabapple pollinated?
Insect
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