Malus transitoria
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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 Script error: No such module "convert". tall by Script error: No such module "convert". wide. The deeply divided leaves turn yellow in autumn.[1]
It produces abundant white flowers, and small yellow fruits 8 mm in diameter.[1]
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Taxonomy
Varieties
Varieties include:[2]
- Malus transitoria var. centralasiatica
- Malus transitoria var. glabrescens
- Malus transitoria var. transitoria
These varieties are considered taxonomic synonyms by Plants of the World Online.[3]
Etymology
The Latin transitoria means "short-lived".[4] The name "cut-leaf" refers to the shape of the leaves.[1]
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.[5]
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References
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