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Malus x adstringens

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A large tree. It grows 8-12 m high and spreads 6-12 m wide. The leaves are softly downy underneath. The flowers are pink and on short stalks. The fruit are red, yellow or green. They are on short stalks.

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


Where it is found

Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hybrid between Malus baccata x Malus pumila;