Plumleaf Crab Apple, Plum-leaved Apple Malus prunifolia - Pyrus prunifolia

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Botanical Name:

Malus prunifolia

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Malus

Species:

prunifolia

Common Name:

Plumleaf Crab Apple, Plum-leaved Apple

Seeds Per Pound:
20,177
Quantity:
3.57 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
43
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
15-25ft
Collection Locale:
China
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4

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  • Malus prunifolia

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1 packet (~ 43 seeds)
$5.95
10 gram (~ 445 seeds)
$14.50
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$47.86
8 oz (~ 10089 seeds)
$78.41
1 lb (~ 20177 seeds)
$139.50
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: germination may be delayed until the following year.
In a Nutshell:
* Malus prunifolia is a species of apple tree known by the common names pear-leaf and plum-leaf crabapple, Chinese apple and Chinese crabapple.It is native to China, and is grown elsewhere for use as an ornamental tree or as rootstock. It reaches from between 3 and 8 meters tall and bears white flowers and yellow or red fruit. more...
* The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Fruits we have tasted have been astringent rather than bitter,though some cultivars and forms are not at all bitter. A fruit of the species, tasted at Kew in October 1991, had a sweet pleasant taste, was mealy and of low acidity. The fruit can be used fresh or in preserves etc. The fruit is about20mm in diameter, though some forms are considerably larger. more...
Malus prunifolia is a species of apple tree known by the common names pear-leaf and plum-leaf crabapple , Chinese apple and Chinese crabapple . [ 3 ] It is native to China , and is grown elsewhere for use as an ornamental tree or as rootstock . It reaches from between 3 and 8 meters tall and bears white flowers and yellow or red fruit. [ 2 ]
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Physical Characteristics  Malus prunifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 8 m (26ft). It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil and can tolerate drought.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov