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Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Irish Cran fia-uill (family - Rosaceae)
Description: Small thorny deciduous tree. Height 16m
Habitat:
Common in Oak woods and hedges.
Natural distribution throughout British Isles except Northern Scotland.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| Mar | April |
Similar species: Orchard Apples are derived from Malus sylvestris and other species.
Uses past & present:
Hard close grained wood.
Uses of wood - Wood carving, inlay work, mallets, screws. Good
firewood with pleasant aroma. Food and
drink
- The attractive small fruit are extremely sour but make good jelly by themselves or with blackberries or rowan berries. Crab
Apple wine is reported to be potent.
Crab Apple flowers and leaves
Crab Apple leaf
