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Malus spectabilis

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Malus spectabilis
Photo: Jeffrey O. Gustafson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typetree

from Malus · “These charming trees, often smaller and more ornamental than their culinary cousins, bring a unique charm to any garden.” — How To Grow A Crabapple Tree From Seed: A Complete Guide

Germination temperature34 °F

“requires stratification for 3 months at 1°C” — medicinal herbs: CHINESE FLOWERING APPLE - Malus spectabilis

WaterWhen top 2 inches are dry

from Malus · “When top 2 inches are dry” — Crabapple Tree Care: Light, Water & Tips – Junglistan

Height157–472 in

from Malus · “apple trees are typically 4–12 metres (13–39 feet) tall at maturity” — Malus - Wikipedia

Propagationseed, cuttings

“Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe” — medicinal herbs: CHINESE FLOWERING APPLE - Malus spectabilis

Transplantlate spring

“late spring of the following year” — medicinal herbs: CHINESE FLOWERING APPLE - Malus spectabilis

Edible partsfruit

“Fruit - raw or cooked” — medicinal herbs: CHINESE FLOWERING APPLE - Malus spectabilis

Indoorswell-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes

from Malus · “Indoor Crabapple trees require well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes” — Crabapple Tree Care: Light, Water & Tips – Junglistan

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