Malus indica (Docynia indica)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Docynia indica is an evergreen Tree growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fully ripe fruit is edible. It is eaten when half ripe. The fruit is about 5cm in diameter. — The fully ripe fruit is edible.; It is eaten when half ripe.; The fruit is about 5cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Open places to elevations of 2000 metres in Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. Slopes, streamsides and thickets at elevations of 2000--3000 metres in western China. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)