Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawsoniana
ID:
1014260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 2: 23 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013598

Common Names

  • Dawson Crabapple
  • Dawson Apple
  • Dawsoniana Crabapple

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Description

Malus dawsoniana (also called 'Dawson Crabapple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the western United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8–10 m. Its leaves are ovate and serrated, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in open woodlands, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malus dawsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malus dawsoniana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings have a reddish-brown stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus dawsoniana is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is easily grown from seed and can also be propagated from cuttings. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Malus dawsoniana

Malus dawsoniana is native to East Asia and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows and mountain slopes.

Species in the Malus genus

Malus purpurea, Malus chitralensis, Malus kirghisorum, Malus turkmenorum, Malus tianschanica, Malus sublobata, Malus anisophylla, Malus chamardabanica, Malus kudrjaschevii, Malus montana, Malus muliensis, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus hupehensis, Malus spontanea, Malus toringo, Malus zumi, Malus robusta, Malus soulardii, Malus domestica, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus angustifolia, Malus baccata, Malus coronaria, Malus fusca, Malus glaucescens, Malus ioensis, Malus prunifolia, Malus sieboldii, Malus arnoldiana, Malus dawsoniana, Malus spectabilis, Malus platycarpa, Malus soulardii, Malus zumi, Malus floribunda, Malus transitoria, Malus jinxianensis, Malus manshurica, Malus sikkimensis, Malus rockii, Malus halliana, Malus daochengensis, Malus sieversii, Malus asiatica, Malus micromalus, Malus kansuensis, Malus komarovii, Malus toringoides, Malus prattii, Malus ombrophila,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-5783: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.