Malus sylvestris
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Oil, Pectine, Tea
Dye, Oil, Pectine, Bee plant
Description
This fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked and is often used for jelly, jam, and juices. The flavor improves significantly when the fruit is harvested before it is fully ripe. The fruit varies in size (about 2-4 cm in diameter) and quality. While it is usually hard and sour, there are also sweet varieties that can be eaten as fresh fruit. This fruit is rich in pectin, which can help with the gelling of jam and jelly. Pectin is also said to protect the body from radiation. The seeds can be used to produce edible oil, although this is most profitable when the fruit is used for other purposes, such as making cider, so that the seeds can be extracted from the leftovers. A very pleasant tea can be made from the leaves of this plant.
Harvest Data
Crown Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate apple trees and control pests. |
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Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium improves the overall health of the ecosystem and deters some pests with its aromatic properties. |
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Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke |
Helianthus tuberosus provides ground cover, reducing weeds and improving soil quality. |
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Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Hedera helix offers protection from wind and prevents soil erosion around the roots. |
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Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides shade and supports biodiversity by attracting different species of wildlife. |