Native trees / Hedging / Crab apple
| Family name | Rose |
|---|---|
| Latin family name | Rosaceae |
| Type of tree | Deciduous, and native |
| Average height | 7-9m |
| Leaf size | Up to 6cm |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf bursts | not available |
| Flower size | not available |
| Flower colour | not available |
| Flower bursts | not available |
| Fruit size | not available |
| Fruit colour | Yellow-green often flushed with red and/or white spots |
| Fruit bursts | not available |
| Soil type/enviromental conditions | Frequent in old woods and hedges on heavier soils. |
| Tree lore and folklore | Many beliefs stem from crab apples, mostly to do with love and marriage partners. An example is throwing pips into the fire whilst saying the name of your true love; if the pip explodes the love is true, if not, the pip will burn away. |
