Značilnosti
Malus sylvestris, the European crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus.
Species | Trees (Macrofanerophytes) |
Living space | Bright forest, Conifer forest, Deciduous forest, Treeline |
Size | 3 – 10 m |
Opis
It is a slow-growing tree found at the edge of a forest or field. It is recognizable by its sparse and irregularly rounded crown, which consists of simple broadly ovate, elliptical or rounded leaves that are slightly pointed at the top and sawn at the edge. The leaves are dark and shiny above, slightly lighter below and hairy along the veins. The flowers are white and slightly pink on the outer wall. The fruit is called an apple and is round or egg-shaped. It is ripe yellow in color and contains 10 brown seeds.
Source: lifehabitats.com