Malus x purpurea

Malus × zumi (Matsum.) Rehder

Malus × zumi

Malus × zumi, also known as Malus zumi, is a naturally occurring hybrid species of crabapple in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Japan and has been documented as a garden escapee in the US state of Ohio. The species is a result of a cross between Manchurian crab apple (Malus mandshurica) and Siebold's crabapple (Malus sieboldii).

Details

Order:

Rosales

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Malus

Chemistry:

As a crabapple species, Malus × zumi is known for its ability to tolerate salt. It can survive NaCl concentrations up to 0.6%, making it a valuable rootstock for apples (Malus domestica) in saline environments.

Uses:

Malus × zumi is primarily used as a salt-tolerant rootstock for apples. It is also valued for its ornamental qualities, with cultivars like 'Golden Hornet' and 'Professor Sprenger' being popular in gardening.

Flowering time:

Spring

Sowing time:

Late fall or early spring

Plant height:

10-20 feet (3-6 meters)

Flower color:

White or pink

Suitable habitat:

Well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions including poor, dry, and salty soils.

Info

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