West court crab-apple
Malus micromalus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 3-5 m high. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They taper at the tip and are rounded at the base. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are pink and 4 cm across. The fruit are 1-1.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is native to northern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan

How it is used for food

The fruit are used fresh or preserved.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Malus baccata x Malus spectabilis;