Siberian crabapple

Malus baccata (L.) Borkh.

Family: Rosaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Toxic to pets

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

No hazard route is stated for this plant in the sources cited; absence is not a safety clearance.

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

Pet verdict: toxic. ASPCA has an "Apple" page (whole-genus, not a Malus baccata page specifically) listing toxic. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: zone 2 per North Dakota State University Extension; USask writes its tree list for a Zone 3 garden (list-wide statement, not a plant-specific rating)
Light: Full sun to part shade per NDSU.
Water needs: moderate moderate is NDSU's own word ("Water: Medium"). Always finger-test two inches down.
Mature size: NDSU: 25-45 ft tall, medium growth; the largest tree in North Dakota is 32 ft tall with a 40 ft canopy spread

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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