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Pacific Crabapple

( Malus fusca )

Common Name(s)

Pacific Crabapple

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Malus

Full Scientific Name

Malus fusca

Author

(Rafinesque) C.K. Schneider

Native Range

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Oregon crabapple

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form:
Tree

Evergreen or Deciduous:
Deciduous

Light Requirements:
Sun

Moisture Requirements:
Moist, Wet

Drought Tolerant:
No

Compaction Tolerant:
No

Salt Tolerant:
No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant:
No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s):
Pacific Maritime

Natural Habitat(s):
Riparian, Swamp/Marsh, Salt Water Shorelines

Human Habitat(s):
Storm Water Retention System (roof/pavement/pond overflow), Woodland

Design Considerations

Minimum Height:
200 cm

Maximum Height:
1200 cm

Bloom Time:
Apr - May

Flower Colour(s):
White/Cream|Pink

Showy Flowers:
Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds:
Yes

Fruit/Seed Colour(s):
Red|Orange

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:
Yes

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):
Yes

Bark:
Yes

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles:

Attracts Wildlife:
Birds

Invasive Species:
No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits:
low to mid elevation, coastal BC, rough shedding bark

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