Taxon

Malus brevipes

Malus brevipes - Nippon crab apple
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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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