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Malus fusca (Raf.) Schneid.

Oregon crabapple, Pacific Crabapple

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

USDA Symbol: mafu

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Small tree, often with several trunks and many branches, or a thicket-forming shrub; sometimes spiny.

The only western species of crabapple has oblong fruit; the three eastern species have round fruit. The strong wood can be made into superior tool handles. The fruit is used for jellies and preserves and was once eaten by Indians; grouse and other birds consume the crabapples in quantity.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Red, Orange

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Distribution: S. Alaska south near Pacific Coast to NW. California; to 1000 (305 m).
Native Habitat: Along streams and valleys; also on low slopes and in coniferous forests.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees
Special Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Malus fusca in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Malus fusca in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Malus fusca

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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