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Tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Malus baccata
Crab-apple trees
Malus baccata

The Siberian crab-apple, noted for its exceptional cold-hardiness, disease-resistance, attractive blossom and clusters of cherry-like fruitlets in autumn,
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Growing


Crab-apple trees
Malus baccata
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Attractive tree / plant
Scented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Growth rateAverage
WildlifeAttractive to birds
RHS Plants for Pollinators
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
Malus baccata
Flower colourWhite
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Fruit colourOrange / Red
Fruit sizeSmall
Fruit persistenceNormal ripening
Country of originRussia
Annual cycleDeciduous
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