Cutleaf Crab
Malus toringoides

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small deciduous tree. It grows 8 m tall and 3 m wide. The branches spread out wide. The leaves are small and narrow and often have 2 or 3 lobes. The flowers are creamy white. The fruit are round or pear shaped and red and yellow.

There are about 35 Malus species and very many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. Arboretum Tasmania. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Tasmania, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by cuttings or by using layering.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Malus bhutanica;