Siberian crabapple
tree
Also known as: Malus baccata
Quick Summary
The Siberian crabapple, scientifically known as Malus baccata, is a species of crabapple native to Asia. It is a small tree belonging to the rose family, Rosaceae.1
Key Characteristics
- Fruit: The Siberian crabapple produces small, hard fruits that are typically yellow or red. These fruits are tart and much smaller than common apples, but they can be used for jellies, preserves, and cider.12
- Appearance: These trees are generally stiffer and more spiny than cultivated apples. They are deciduous, often displaying attractive fall foliage. Their flowers are fragrant, appearing in white, pink, or purplish hues, and their fruits can persist through winter.1
- Significance: Malus baccata is considered an ancestor of cultivated apple forms. It is also valued for its ornamental qualities, including its spring flowers and decorative fruits.21
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