{"product_id":"european-crab-apple-malus-sylvestris-240-seeds-hardy-fruiting-tree-fragrant-spring-blooms-french-crabapple-edible-tart-fruit-bonsai-espalier-friendly","title":"European Crab Apple – Malus sylvestris 240 Seeds | Hardy Fruiting Tree | Fragrant Spring Blooms  French Crabapple | Edible Tart Fruit | Bonsai \u0026 Espalier Friendly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eEstablish your own orchard with \u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eEuropean Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds — a 240-seed bulk pack ideal for large plantings, food forests, rewilding projects, hedgerows, and homestead orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eAlso known as French Crabapple or European Wild Apple, this historic species is believed to be one of the ancestors of modern cultivated apples. In spring (April–May), the tree bursts into fragrant pinkish-white blooms that attract bees and beneficial pollinators. By late summer, small tart fruits develop, ripening from green to yellow with an orange-red blush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThe fruit is excellent for jams, jellies, cider, juice, and vinegar. It also provides an important food source for birds and wildlife, making it perfect for habitat restoration and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eFast-growing and adaptable, Malus sylvestris thrives in Zones 5–9 and tolerates cold, wind, and moderate drought once established. It can be trained for espalier, shaped into hedges, or grown as bonsai. This tree provides multi-season beauty with spring flowers, summer greenery, edible fall fruit, and yellow autumn foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eYou will receive seeds similar in quality and viability to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e✔️ 240 European Crab Apple seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packaging\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e✔️ Sowing instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eCommon Name: European Crab Apple, French Crabapple\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eBotanical Name: Malus sylvestris\u003cbr data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003ePlant Type: Small deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eSoil: Loamy, medium moisture, well-drained; adaptable to many soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eWatering: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eMature Height: 20–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eMature Spread: 10–20 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eBloom Time: April–May\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eBloom Color: Pinkish-white\u003cbr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eFall Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Suitable for bonsai when young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify at 40°F for 30–75 days before sowing ¼ inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist (not wet) during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47827086639345,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_98.jpg?v=1772014661","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/european-crab-apple-malus-sylvestris-240-seeds-hardy-fruiting-tree-fragrant-spring-blooms-french-crabapple-edible-tart-fruit-bonsai-espalier-friendly","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}