Macromeles tschonoskii
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Macromeles tschonoskii (common names Chonosuki crab and pillar apple) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a tree endemic to Japan.[1]
The specific epithet tschonoskii refers to the 19th century Japanese botanist Sugawa Tschonoski.[2]
Description
Macromeles tschonoskii is a strong-growing deciduous tree, it has a distinctive columnar habit and is particularly noted for its autumn colouring, when the glossy mid-green leaves turn to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, purple and scarlet. Single white flowers, tinged pink, appear in May and are followed by rounded red-flushed yellow-green crabapples.
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Habitat
The species grows well in many soil types, doing best in moist, well-drained soil.[4]
Uses
It is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for planting in gardens.
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