Gansu crabapple
Malus kansuensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrubby tree. It grows about 4.5 m tall. The young shoots are red-brown. The leaves are 5-8 cm long. They have 3 to 5 lobes and teeth along the edge. The flowers are white and occur in clusters of 4-10. The flowers are 12 mm wide. The fruit are yellow to purple-red and have a rough surface. They are small.
There are about 35 Malus species and very many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
Temperate. In China it grows in forests along streams between 1,500-3,300 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), USA
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are sour but are eaten fresh. They are also used for jam and wine.
Edible parts
Fruit