Prairie Crab Apple Malus ioensis - Pyrus ioensis

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Malus ioensis

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Malus

Species:

ioensis

Common Name:

Prairie Crab Apple

Seeds Per Pound:
14,800
Quantity:
0.82 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
80%
Height:
15-35ft
Collection Locale:
Iowa
Epworth
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3

In Stock: 0.82 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* A miniature apple tree in most respects, prairie crabapple grows to 35 ft. with a dense, irregular form. A sometimes spiny shrub or small tree, with spreading branches and broad, open crown.
* Exfoliating bark reveals silvery-gray inner bark. The large, white or pink, flowers grow in clusters that cover the tree.
* The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Up to 4cm in diameter. Harsh and astringent, it is best baked or made into preserves. It makes excellent jellies and cider. more...
* Numerous species of birds, including bobwhites and pheasants, and squirrels, rabbits, and other mammals consume the fruit. more...
* Malus ioensis, or the prairie crabapple, is a species of crabapple tree native to the United States. The most common variety, Malus ioensis var. ioensis, is found primarily in the prairie regions of the upper Mississippi Valley. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov