— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Southern Crab (Malus angustifolia). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Southern Crab (Malus angustifolia) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, ranging from Florida and Georgia northward through Illinois and Kentucky. Southern Crab (Latin: Malus angustifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Southern Crab is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Southern Crab is a member native to ALA, ARK, DEL, WDC, FLA, and GEO. Southern Crab thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Southern Crab grows best in USDA zone 3-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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