European Crab Apple, (French Crabapple), Malus Sylvestris, Tree 20 Seeds

White flowers, yellow fruits suffused with orange red as ripening nears; one of the parents of domestic apples; shrub or small tree with a dense crown, often thorny; pinky-white flowers; native to Europe and southwest Asia A decidious Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). It is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil. Growing Info: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days. Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed