Frost Apple

About

Common Names

Frost Apple / Ahai Siunsiaf (Waejir)

Classification

Flowering Fruit Tree

Description

The tree is smaller than most apples, but grows well in cooler climates. The fruit of the tree if eaten raw will feel chilling to the mouth.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

• Edible Fruit - A common apple for cooking, used in pies, tarts or jams.

Medicinal

• Antiscorbutic and Refrigerant - A secondary use for the juice is as a wash for fevers, or inflammation.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious