Pacific Crabapple | Malus (pyrus) fusca
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Photo Credit: Kor!An
Photo Credit: Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Description
Deciduous tree or shrub. Edible fruit eaten out of hand or made into jellies, preserves; pectin source. Leaves turn yellow/orange in the fall.
Plant Details
| Habitat | Mixed conifer woodlands, occasionally occurs on wetland edges |
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| Habitat Notes | Prefers wet/moist areas |
| Phenology | Flowers April-July, fruit August-September |
| Mature Height | 40-60’ |
| Shade Preference | Sun, part shade |
| Soil Tolerance | All soil types |
| Special Uses | Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; provides wildlife forage, cover and food; ornamental |
| Ethnobotany | Fruits eaten by coastal tribes. Bark used to cure a variety of internal and external ailments |
