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Malus lancifolia, commonly known as the southern crabapple, is a deciduous tree or shrub native to several eastern and central United States states including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mich… Malus lancifolia (Latin: Malus lancifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Malus lancifolia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Malus lancifolia is a member native to ALA, ARK, DEL, WDC, GEO, and ILL. Malus lancifolia thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Malus lancifolia grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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