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Taxon
Malus brevipes
Common name:
Nippon crab apple
Family:
Rosaceae (rose family)
Distribution:
only cultivated
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
A probable hybrid of unknown origin, this small, deciduous tree or large shrub produces white flowers in April. Expect 15' tall and wide. Bright red 1/2" diameter fruit adds contrast to the yellow fall foliage. Makes a nice specimen plant.
Links:
Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy)
Locations
1:
FLS: CC23
(CC23)
• Accession: D1998-0990.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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