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  8. European Wild Apple

species 11,003 observations

European Wild Apple

Malus sylvestris

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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104 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Spotted Tentiform Leafminer Moth, Garden Apple Slender, Dusty Apple Pigmy, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix 60
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Plum Beetle 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red Fox, Brown Bear, Mallard, Common Raven 24
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Banded Thintail 19

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Dense Erect Rounded
Plant type
Tree Edible Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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