{"product_id":"pommetier-sauvage-de-siberie-malus-baccata","title":"SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE (Malus baccata)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSiberian Crab Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually called \u003cstrong\u003eMalus baccata\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a very hardy small tree native to North Asia and regions such as Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 What does it look like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5 to 10 m at maturity, depending on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant in spring, with small white flowers, often slightly pinkish at first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e small red, yellow, or orange apples, generally less than 2–3 cm. They are much smaller and more acidic than orchard apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e green in summer, then often yellow in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is one of its great assets. It tolerates cold winters very well, which explains its appeal in northern regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍎 Are the fruits edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, \u003cstrong\u003ebut they are generally very tart and astringent when raw\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, they can be used to make jelly, jams, or certain culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Why is it interesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly valued as an \u003cstrong\u003eornamental tree and a pollinator tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its flowering attracts pollinators, and its small fruits can remain on the tree for a good part of autumn and serve as food for some birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has also been used in the \u003cstrong\u003eselection of cultivated apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably because it provides excellent hardiness and certain resistance characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","offers":[{"title":"6\" to 1'","offer_id":50682615070959,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 to 2 min","offer_id":50682615103727,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 to 3 minutes","offer_id":50682615136495,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3' to 4'","offer_id":50682615169263,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 to 5 ft","offer_id":50682615202031,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5' to 6'","offer_id":50682615234799,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 to 7 minutes","offer_id":50682615267567,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3824\/0239\/files\/MALUSBACCATA.png?v=1788450265","url":"https:\/\/nutcrackernursery.com\/products\/pommetier-sauvage-de-siberie-malus-baccata","provider":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}