Tree comparisons
 Malus transitoria | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria | |
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| 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 |