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Chinese Apple (Malus prunifolia) is a member of the Rosaceae family and is native to regions including Xinjiang, China North-Central, Manchuria, and Qinghai. Chinese Apple (Latin: Malus prunifolia, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese 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.
Chinese Apple is a member of the Rosaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHM, and CHQ. Chinese Apple, or Malus prunifolia, thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinese Apple grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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