European Crab Apple – Malus sylvestris 60 Seeds | Hardy Fruiting Tree | Fragrant Spring Blooms French Crabapple | Edible Tart Fruit | Bonsai & Espalier Friendly

Grow your own European Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) with this 60-seed pack, perfect for orchard planting, homesteads, food forests, or landscaping projects.

Also known as French Crabapple or European Wild Apple, this small deciduous fruiting tree is believed to be one of the ancestors of the modern apple. In spring (April–May), it produces beautiful pinkish-white fragrant flowers that attract pollinators. These blossoms are followed by small, tart fruits that ripen from green to yellow with orange-red blush.

The fruit is excellent for jams, jellies, cider, juice, and vinegar. Birds and wildlife also enjoy the fruit, making this an excellent tree for naturalized landscapes and wildlife gardens.

Fast-growing and adaptable, Malus sylvestris thrives in Zones 5–9 and can be trained for espalier, pruned into hedges, or grown as bonsai. It provides multi-season interest with spring flowers, summer foliage, edible fall fruit, and yellow autumn color.

You will receive seeds similar in quality and viability to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 European Crab Apple seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: European Crab Apple, French Crabapple
Botanical Name: Malus sylvestris
Plant Type: Small deciduous fruiting tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Loamy, medium moisture, well-drained; adaptable
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Mature Spread: 10–20 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: April–May
Bloom Color: Pinkish-white
Fall Color: Yellow
USDA Zones: 5–9
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Container Friendly: Yes, when grown as bonsai

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify at 40°F for 30–75 days before sowing ¼ inch deep. Keep soil consistently moist (not wet) during germination.