Sargent's Apple
Malus sargentii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small crab apple tree. It grows 1.8 m high. It spreads 4.5 m wide. It has many branches. The leaves are broadly oval and with sharp tips. They are bright green and with a pair of lobes at the base. There are large teeth. The flowers are white. They occur singly and have a scent. The fruit are small and purple to bright red.
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
Asia, Australia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit