Tree comparisons

	Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria
	Malus transitoria is known as the Cut-leaf crab-apple, has a mass of small white flowers, and clusters of tiny yellow fruitlets.
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Growing

	Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria
Gardening skill	Beginner
Awards	RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour
Growth habit	Spreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years	2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Wildlife	Attractive to birds

	Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria
Flower colour	White
Flower form	Single flower (5-8 petals)
Leaf colour	Green
Leaf colour - autumn	Orange / Gold
Fruit colour	Yellow
Fruit size	Small
Fruit persistence	Ripens over a period
Country of origin	China
Annual cycle	Deciduous