Malus sylvestris | Apple. Originated in … Bosnia and Herzegovina | Various
Malus sylvestris belongs to the plant family ROSACE and Genus Malus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Malus sylvestris does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Malus sylvestris so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Malus sylvestris apple is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Malus sylvestris as well as the leaves has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow and yellow are common colors produced with Apple. Apple was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
The Bark;Leaves of Malus sylvestris can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,orange
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.