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Malus brevipes

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 3 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year.

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 4-8.

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


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pyrus brevipes (Rehder) L. H. Bailey;