Malus
Botanical name: Malus
Malus
Botanical name: Malus
Description
The range of trees that produce malus are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to malus being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Species of Malus
Apples 'Profusion Improved'
Apples 'Profusion' is a popular pink-flowering apple, and apples 'Profusion Improved', with its greater resistance to apple scab, features an improvement to the parent tree. This crab apple is a popular feature tree in ornamental gardens largely due to its small size and its profuse deep-pink flowers and bright leaf color in fall.
Apples 'Brandywine'
A hybrid cross between Malus ‘Lemoinei’ and Malus ‘Klehm’s’. Apples 'Brandywine' is a crabapple cultivar that bears beautiful and fragrant, deep pink flowers in the spring, followed by small, cherry-like fruits in the fall. The cultivar is popular for its multiseasonal interest - reddish-purple foliage is the star of the show in the fall, while silvery twigs provide winter interest. The name refers to the striking color of the autumn foliage.
Apples 'John Downie'
Apples 'John Downie' produces fruits that are perfect for making Crabapple jelly, since they are large, flavorsome, and have high levels of pectin. This hybrid’s attractive white flowers, colorful fruit, and bright fall leaf colors all add to its appeal, making this old English variety a popular specimen tree.
Royalty Crabapple
This bronze-leaved, purple-flowering delight is a striking sight and unique among others of its genus. Royalty Crabapple is a Malus Hybrid within the "Rosybloom" crap-apple series, originally cultivated from Malus "Niedzwetzkyana." When you take a look at this plant, its name, "Royalty," needs no further explanation.
Small-fruited crab apple
The range of trees that produce small-fruited crab apple are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to small-fruited crab apple being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Empire'
With the McIntosh and Red delicious as parents, it's no wonder the apples 'Empire' has a similar brilliant red skin, though not as thick as that of the Red delicious and with slight green tinging like the McIntosh. Slightly smaller than the parents with a sweet and tart crispy interior, they are a good for making apple sauce or adding to a nice salad.
Apples 'Sun Rival'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Sun Rival' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Sun Rival' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Royal Beauty'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Royal Beauty' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Royal Beauty' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Red Jade'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Red Jade' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Red Jade' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Sweet crab apple
Leaves: Alternate, simple, ovate, 8 to 10 cm long, 4 to 5 cm broad, obtuse, subcordate or acute at base, incisely serrate, often three-lobed on vigorous shoots, acute at apex. Feather-veined, midrib and primary veins grooved above, prominent beneath. They come out of the bud involute, red bronze, tomentose and downy; when full grown are bright dark green above, paler beneath.
Chinese pearleaf crabapple
Chinese pearleaf crabapple (Malus asiatica) is among the most popular native fruits in China, though it has been largely replaced by species whose fruits have a longer shelf life. The small tree produces small white flowers in the spring, followed by its namesake fruit in late summer and early fall.
Manchurian crab apple
Manchurian crab apple (Malus mandshurica) is a deciduous flowering tree that produces showy white flowers in spring followed by small red crabapples that attract a variety of wildlife. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. spring become weedy or invasive in some areas. Provides a nice wind break and protective habitat for birds and wildlife.
Siberian crab apple
Siberian crab apple (Malus baccata) is an Asian relative of the more popular orchard apple tree. It is an introduced species in Europe and North America. The tree grows too large to fit easily into ornamental gardens, but, ironically, it is also used as a bonsai tree. This tree is also used for rootstock as a base onto which other species are grafted and grown.
Paradise apple
Paradise apple is the most widely cultivated tree fruit around the globe. The three top apple-producing countries are China, the United States, and Poland with an economic impact of $3.55 billion in 2017. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples throughout the world.
Plumleaf crab apple
The plumleaf crab apple or Malus prunifolia is grown as an ornamental tree or for root stock on which to graft other trees. The fruit of Malus prunifolia can be eaten fresh or in preserves, but it is said to have a bitter taste.
Chinese Crab Apple
Chinese Crab Apple (Malus hupehensis) is a deciduous tree that produces bright red, cherry-sized crab-apples. Chinese Crab Apple is native to China, and is also commonly referred to as the Hupeh crab or the tea crabapple.
Small-fruited crab apple 'Royal Raindrops'
The range of trees that produce small-fruited crab apple 'Royal Raindrops' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to small-fruited crab apple 'Royal Raindrops' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Katherine'
Apples 'Katherine' is a large and spreading variety of crab apple that produces beautiful masses of double pink flowers that slowly fade to white. Discovered by chance in Rochester, New York, this cultivar was named for its feminine and gorgeous appearance. Apples 'Katherine' is a very popular crab apple variant for its prolific blooming, appeal to birds, and ease of care.
Sweet crab apple 'Charlottae'
Sweet crab apple 'Charlottae' is a cultivated species of crab apple. The tree was bred to thrive in North America. It produces double blooms that aren’t as overpoweringly fragrant as other plants in the genus or as large. The same also applies to the fruit. The fragrance is sweet and light, similar to violets.
Apples 'Centurion'
Apples 'Centurion' is a trademarked crabapple hybrid with characteristic red blossoms and dark red fruit reminiscent of the uniform colors of Roman centurions. Its initial leaf color is also a purple-red, changing to green in summer. It grows up to 7 m and broadens with age, eventually spreading out to 6 m.
Apples 'Appletini'
Apples 'Appletini' is an apple named for the popular appletini cocktail featuring vodka and apple juice or apple liqueur. This dwarf apple tree grows to just to 2 m tall, making it an ideal garden shrub tree. And even the fruit is small, since the apples that come from this plant are just 4 cm in diameter.
Apples 'Thunderchild'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Thunderchild' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Thunderchild' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'White Angel'
Apples 'White Angel' (also known as Malus 'Ingles') is a crabapple cultivar that produces bright scarlet fruit. This tree is named for the angelic white flowers that bloom from its pink buds. Gardeners love this tree for its resistance to disease.
Apples 'Mattfru'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Mattfru' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Mattfru' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Cameo'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Cameo' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Cameo' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Evereste'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Evereste' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Evereste' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Braeburn'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Braeburn' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Braeburn' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Professor Sprenger'
A wonderful accent tree, reaching up to 6 m in height, apples 'Professor Sprenger' has long-lasting appeal in city and cottage gardens. In mid-spring, pink buds open to fragrant, white flowers on this apple tree cultivar. These blooms are followed by orange-red fruits that last until winter, creating a feast for birds.
Apples 'Red Sentinel'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Red Sentinel' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Red Sentinel' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Coralburst'
Apples 'Coralburst' is a slow-growing, dense apple tree cultivar that boasts small green leaves and semi-double pink flowers. The tree also produces fruits that attract birds. The apples 'Coralburst' is well noted for its resistance to disease, namely apple scab. This tree makes a valuable addition to both city and cottage gardens.
Apples 'Honeycrisp'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Honeycrisp' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Honeycrisp' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Red Delicious'
Apples 'Red Delicious' is one of the most widely grown apple cultivars in the US and worldwide, known for its red color, distinct shape, and sweetness. It originated from Peru, Iowa. In 1872, a farmer named Jesse Hiatt found a rouge apple with an interesting fruit. He took the fruit to a competition at Stark Brothers’s nursery, where reportedly the owner exclaimed “My, that’s delicious,” earning apples 'Red Delicious' its name.
Apples 'Adirondack'
The apples 'Adirondack' tree flowers the most out of all crabapple cultivars. These trees start with beautiful red buds that bloom into white-pink flowers, which then turn into delicious red fruits. They are named for the Adirondack mountains located in the state of New York in the United States.
Apples 'Spring Snow'
Apples 'Spring Snow' is a unique crabapple cultivar that does not produce any fruit (desirable to landscapers that want a flowering tree without the mess of fallen fruit later on). This tree has green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. Apples 'Spring Snow' gets its name from its fragrant snowy-white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Apples 'Katy'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Katy' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Katy' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Aros'
Apples 'Aros' is a dwarf hybrid of Japanese crab apple that is a popular garden addition for its stunning purple-pink flowers. Other Japanese crab apples have yellow flowers. This prize-winning variety was developed in Denmark and was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s highly esteemed Award of Garden Merit.
Apples 'Wedding Bouquet'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Wedding Bouquet' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Wedding Bouquet' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Red Falstaff'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Red Falstaff' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Red Falstaff' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Cox's Orange Pippin'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Cox's Orange Pippin' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Cox's Orange Pippin' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Egremont russet apple
Commonly found growing as a landscaping tree or in orchards in cooler climates, egremont russet apple produces uniquely colored fruit that ensures the cultivar stands out from other species in the genus. Its name ‘Egremont russet’ is a nod to the Earl of Egremont who recorded the cultivar’s first occurrence.
Apples 'Snowdrift'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Snowdrift' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Snowdrift' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Scrumptious'
The range of trees that produce apples 'Scrumptious' are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to apples 'Scrumptious' being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Apples 'Prairifire'
When apples 'Prairifire' blooms it goes all out, smothering its branches in vibrant pink blossoms that are impossible to miss. When the flowers cease, the show isn't over, because an abundance of berries soon follows and stays around for months. There's no Malus species quite like this cultivar, with its brightness and beauty certainly resembling a fire on the prairie.
Apples 'Bountiful'
Apples 'Bountiful' is a culinary variety of apple growing from rosy pink flowers in spring. The plant produces fruit mid-season; gardeners can count on an abundance of apples from this variety. The apples produced by apples 'Bountiful' are more yellow with light red shading.
Malus rockii
The range of trees that produce malus rockii are grown throughout the world for their fruit - there are 7,000 varieties worldwide! They have a long history as well; charred apple trunks have been found in prehistoric sites in Europe, and in colonial North America there are references to malus rockii being nicknamed "winter bananas" and "melt-in-the mouth." They can be found in varying shades of red, green, and yellow, and of different sizes.
Kaido crab apple
Kaido crab apple is a deciduous tree native to China. The edible fruit matures in fall. The seeds of all crabapple species including kaido crab apple contain a small amount of hydrogen cyanide so the seeds should not be consumed in very large quantities.
European crab apple
European crab apple (Malus sylvestris) is a plant species that can live to be one hundred years old. European crab apple is native to Europe and its latin name Malus sylvestris means forest apple. Caterpillars of the twin-spotted sphinx feed on the leaves of european crab apple. This species has been considered an important ancestor of the domestic apple.
Asiatic apple
Asiatic apple (Malus spectabilis) is a species of crabapple tree that is cold hardy and tolerant of many growth conditions. It blooms in spring and its fruit ripens from summer to fall. The small apple-like fruit has a sweet and sour flavor. This tree has been a favorite in China for many centuries. This species grows best in full sunlight and moist well-drained soil.
Oregon crabapple
The oregon crabapple’s small, yellowish to red fruits are elongated instead of round, making them easy to distinguish from other crabapples. It is a food source for Native American tribes; it can be used for jellying and its high acidity makes preservation easy. While the fruits are edible, other parts like the leaves and seeds may contain a toxin that can be fatal.
Hall crabapple
Hall crabapple (Malus halliana) is a native ornamental tree in China that is often grown for beautification purposes. The fragrant blooming flowers of hall crabapple have the distinctive smell of sweet musk. In China, this tree is often called chui si hai tang.
Prairie crabapple
Prairie crabapple (Malus ioensis) is a flowering, colorful tree with pink blossoms native to the United States. In summer the plant's dark green leaves become purple and red. Wildlife eats the fruit of this tree.
Southern Crabapple
Southern Crabapple is a shrub popular for its root sprouts, sprawling branches, and expansive crown. It features abundant pink flowers that create a lovely, aromatic display and foliage that is emphasized by its flaky bark. Additionally, its tiny apples are edible and preferred for jams and jellies. It acts as a food source for various small mammals and pollinators when cultivated in suitable areas.
Japanese flowering crabapple
It is a shrub or small tree that reaches a size of 2 to 6 m in height. The branches of dark purple or purple brown, cylindrical, pubertules when young, glabrescent afterwards; purple brown buds, ovoid terminal scales, glabrous or puberules only in the margin.
Apples 'Discovery'
Apples 'Discovery' is important to England the earliest-maturing apple type in their climate, allowing farmers to start marketing their apples in late August. Though the flavor is more acidic than most, it does have a hint of strawberry, passed on from its parent, the Worcester Pearman. The fruits are a yellowish-green with red patches from the sun, and the red tinge sometimes seeps into the flesh below the skin.
Apples 'Golden Delicious'
Though definitely a man-made cultivar, the parentage of the apples 'Golden Delicious' is unknown. Its fruits have thin, pale golden skin, a gentle snap, and delightfully sweet white flesh. These apples are perfect for pies or enjoying on their own on a sunny day.
Apples 'Jonagold'
The name of the apples 'Jonagold' comes from mixing the names of its parents: the blush-crimson Jonathan and the Golden delicious. It inherited the tartness from one and the sweetness from the other, creating a juicy, honey-tinged bite. With orange-gold undertones, it holds a bright red flush over most of the skin.
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