Species of apple tree
Not to be confused with
Malus toringoides, which is also called the
cut-leaf crabapple.
Malus transitoria, the cut-leaf crabapple, is a species of flowering plant in the crabapple genus, Malus. It is native to China.
Description
Malus transitoria is a deciduous tree growing to 8 m (26 ft) tall by 10 m (33 ft) wide. The deeply divided leaves turn yellow in autumn.[3]
It produces abundant white flowers, and small yellow fruits 8 mm in diameter.[3]
Taxonomy
Varieties
Varieties include:[4]
- Malus transitoria var. centralasiatica
- Malus transitoria var. glabrescens
- Malus transitoria var. transitoria
These varieties are considered taxonomic synonyms by Plants of the World Online.[2]
Etymology
The Latin transitoria means "short-lived".[5] The name "cut-leaf" refers to the shape of the leaves.[3]
Uses
Malus transitoria is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for its elegant shape, abundant white blossoms, and yellow fruits. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
It is also used as rootstock for other apples.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Rhodes, L.; Maxted, N. (2016). "Malus transitoria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T50086205A50086245. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T50086205A50086245.en. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ a b c "Malus transitoria (Batalin) C.K.Schneid". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ a b c RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ^ "Malus transitoria". Flora of China. Retrieved September 11, 2009 – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Malus transitoria". Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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