American Crab
Malus bracteata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 7 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have a few teeth along the edge. The flowers are pink or red. The fruit are 3 cm across.
There are about 35 Malus species and very many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit