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Siberian crabapple

Malus baccata
Edible value4Medicinal value2Other uses3
Tree17.5×14 mzone 3–7partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Siberian crabapple is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Rosaceae
Habit
Tree
Height
17.5 m
Spread
14 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
80 years
First yield
after 4 years
Hardiness
zone 3–7
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7.5

Uses

Edible4 of 10
Medicinal2 of 10
Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Siberian crabapple: how big does it get?

Siberian crabapple (Malus baccata) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 17.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 14 m. Growth is medium.

Siberian crabapple: what site does it need?

Siberian crabapple tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Siberian crabapple: is it hardy?

Siberian crabapple is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Siberian crabapple: will it grow in Central Europe?

Siberian crabapple is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Siberian crabapple: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Siberian crabapple. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Siberian crabapple: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 3/10.

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