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Hawthorn-leaf crab apple (Malus florentina) is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region, including Albania, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Hawthorn-leaf crab apple (Latin: Malus florentina, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hawthorn-leaf crab apple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hawthorn-leaf crab apple is a member of the Rosaceae family native to ALB, GRC, ITA, TUR, TUE, and YUG. Hawthorn-leaf crab apple thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Hawthorn-leaf crab apple grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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