Hall crab apple (Malus halliana)

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

Malus halliana is a deciduous Tree growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. 6 - 8 mm in diameter. A healthy tree at Kew in September 1989 had small acid fruits. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; 6 - 8 mm in diameter.; A healthy tree at Kew in September 1989 had small acid fruits.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)