The ornamental apple belongs to the genus of apples, which bears the botanical name Malus. This genus includes many magnificent varieties, which are closely related to the well-known cultivated apple. Therefore, there is no health risk from the ornamental apple, its varieties are not poisonous for adults, children or animals. However, ornamental apples that have fallen off and are already fermenting should be removed, as they can be eaten by children and animals without realizing it and can lead to digestive problems.
edibility
edibility of the fruit
The Malus hybrids produce impressively beautiful fruit that many consider poisonous. However, this does not correspond to the facts, rather the ornament is for the consumption conditionally suitable. Its various varieties contain many vitamins and minerals and pectin, which is very beneficial for digestion. However, the pseudo-fruits do not taste as good as the sweet-fruity cultivated apples, so they take a little getting used to when they are raw. But with a few creative ideas during preparation, the ornamental apple can be used in the kitchen. Due to the limited size, the true value of the fruit is more on the high jewelry value.
Ornamental apple with many fruits
- Fruits grow up to 4 cm and are very attractive
- are formed in summer, are either yellow, violet or red
- mature enough to be harvested in September
- are not poisonous and are even edible
- produce a tart, sour taste
- some varieties are extremely bitter and also woody
- fresh fruit not suitable for consumption straight from the tree
- have a mild laxative effect
- can be easily processed into jams, marmalades and as a cake and tart topping
- ideal as a basis for fruit liqueurs
- good edible varieties are John Downie, Eleyi and Butterball
Blossoms of the ornamental apple
toxicity
For children
When small children go on a journey of discovery, they happily put everything they find in their mouths. Therefore, no poisonous plants and fruits may be in their reach. There is a widespread rumor in popular belief that apple cores are toxic because they contain hydrocyanic acid. However, this only leads to health problems if huge amounts of seeds are completely chewed up and swallowed. When the ornamental apples fall from the tree, he catches them in a timely manner fermentation process on. In this case, the fruit should no longer be consumed. Worms and other parasites also settle in the rotting fruit, which do not belong in the offspring's mouth.
- Apple cores produce minimal content of hydrocyanic acid
- these are only toxic in extremely large quantities
- fallen and fermenting apples can cause stomach problems
- therefore remove rotting fruit directly from under the tree
- Consuming large amounts can lead to abdominal pain
- the tart taste of fresh fruit discourages youngsters from eating it
Crabapple Fruits
For pets
Cats and dogs are allowed to roam freely in many gardens and try to find edible things in this area. Due to the small size of the ornamental apple tree, pets can easily reach the fruit already on the tree. If you rarely eat an apple, then this usually does not cause any problems. However, you can already fermenting fruits lead to problems, especially for dogs, so they should not remain under the tree any longer. Also settles often vermin in the rotting fruit, which can lead to infestation with worms in pets when consumed.
Dog with cat in front of the house
- tart-bitter taste usually deters pets from consumption
- ornamental apples that are already fermenting can cause stomach problems
- Consumption can cause gas, diarrhea and vomiting in dogs
- however, only large amounts are of concern
- Stop eating rotting ornamental apples
- Immediately remove fruit that has fallen from the tree