Malus prunifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Malus prunifolia
Also known as:
Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
8.00 m
Width:
8.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. Originally known for its bitter taste, the fruits we tasted contain more astringent than bitter properties, although some cultivars and varieties are not bitter at all. A fruit of this plant, tasted in Kew in October 1991, had a sweet flavor, was slightly mealy, and had low acidity. The fruit can be eaten fresh or processed into preserves, and so on. The fruit typically has a diameter of about 20 mm, but some variants can be significantly larger.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Improves cross-pollination and fruit set due to similar flowering times. |
|
Malus sylvestris Crab Apple, European crab apple |
Enhances biodiversity, attracting more pollinators and beneficial insects. |
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Creates a diverse fruiting guild that attracts various pollinators. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Offers similar climatic and soil requirements, optimizing growth conditions. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
May enhance pest resistance through polyculture dynamics. |
|
Prunus salicina Japanese plum |
Increases fruit quality and yield by enhancing the micro-ecosystem. |