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The Cutleaf crabapple (Malus transitoria) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China's north-central and south-central regions, Manchuria, and Qinghai. Cutleaf crabapple (Latin: Malus transitoria) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cutleaf crabapple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cutleaf crabapple is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHM, and CHQ. The Cutleaf crabapple (Malus transitoria) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cutleaf crabapple 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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