Malus sylvestrus

Malus sylvestrus is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Apple and European Wild Apple.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dilated Pupils Difficulty Breathing Panting Shock

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Malus sylvestris, the European crab apple, also known as the European wild apple or simply the crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus. Its scientific name means "forest apple", reflecting its habitat. It is native to western Eurasia.

Common Names

  • Apple
  • European Wild Apple

Also recorded as Crab Apple, European Crab Apple and Pommier Sauvage.

Facts

Family
Rosaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
Native to
Flanders, Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Portugal Continental
In the wild
GB, FR, SE, DE, NO, DK + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.