No. Crabapple jelly is yummy and I used to eat them raw all the time as a kid. I'm not dead.
Crab apple trees are members of the Rose Family, they are edible and delicious, they were the only apples around for millions of years until the ancient Turks bred them into domestic apples in the Ili valley of Kazakhstan. See related links.
I have heard that it is dangerous for horses to eat crab apples because they are poisonous to them. This is the same as acorns which can kill them if they eat too many because they can not digest them.
The trees do not die, they become dormant. They will regrow leaves and bloom in the Spring.
No, the berries on a flowering crab tree are not typically poisonous. In fact, they are often enjoyed by birds and wildlife. However, it is always a good idea to double-check with a reliable source or expert before consuming any unfamiliar berries.
no
Many rodents eat crab apples. Deer, rabbits, raccoons, and other plant eating animals eat crab apples. Other creatures eat crab apples too, like worms.
no crabs are not poisonous they just pinch but other than that NO
No
Yes, crabapples are edible but they are very sour nd it is not recommended to eat them raw, but boiling them in sugar makes a very tasty jelly and some crabapples are used in ciders for a new tasty flavor
If you're growing them in your own yard and not sure if they are ready, you might want to call the nearest orchard to see if their Gala apples are ready to be picked. If you are going to pick at the orchard they can tell you when each type of apple may be picked.
Crab apples
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