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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


How it is grown


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