Transitoria Wild Crabapple (Malus transitoria)

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

Malus transitoria is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 10 m (32ft). 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 in 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

flavour is acid and astringent, but tolerable, in mid-October. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; About 15mm in diameter.; The fruits on our trees in Cornwall are a bit larger, up to 25mm in diameter[K[.; The flavour is acid and astringent, but tolerable, in mid-October.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets on slopes or hills of the Loess Plateau at elevations of 1500 - 3900 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)