Status:
valid
Authors:
(Matsum.) Rehder
Source:
rjp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 1: 191 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006223
Common Names
- Malus zumi
- Zumi Apple
- Zumi Crabapple
Description
Malus zumi (also called Zumi Crabapple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is native to Japan and is found in mountain forests, hillsides, and valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Malus zumi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malus zumi has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malus zumi is a deciduous tree that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Malus zumi
Malus zumi can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Germany, and Poland.
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,