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Rosaceae
Malus transitoria
Malus transitoria
Also known as Pyrus transitoria, Sinomalus transitoria
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Crabapple · Ornamental Tree · Rosaceae · Spring Blooms · Wildlife Tree · Deciduous · Chinese Native · Small Tree · Bird Attracting · Landscape Tree
Cut-leaf crabapple is a graceful ornamental tree from central China, prized for its delicate lobed foliage, abundant white spring blossoms, and tiny yellow-red autumn fruits beloved by birds. Plant in a spot with at least partial sun and well-draining soil, watering regularly during the first few years to establish a strong root system. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and improve air circulation.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply at the root zone until soil is evenly moist; allow to partially dry between waterings · Every 7-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 180 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Purple
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- China North-Central, China South-Central, Manchuria, Qinghai
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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