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Siberian Crabapple
type: Culinary, Jelly, Ornamental
synonyms: Malus baccata, Chinese crab, Manchurian crab
identification: Yellow, sometimes red, very small and grow in clusters, resembling cherries. Ripens in mid-autumn and fruit drops when ripe.
characteristics: The flesh is very sour.
uses: Ornamental and culinary. Can be dried for later use and also makes a flavourful but tart gelly. Also in folk medicine: a paste of the apple is applied to the forehead to relieve headaches. Also used for rootstock for grafting.
origins: Native to eastern Asia from northern China to the Himalayas. Introduced into other areas, including Europe and North America.
cultivation: Grows up to 14 metres high with a rounded crown. Prefers full sun. Hardy to zone 2
notes: Used extensively in breeding and rootstock development programmes because of its high resistance to scab.
Several regional varieties exist:
M. baccata var. baccata
M. baccata var. daochengensis
M. baccata var. gracilis
M. baccata var. himalaica
M. baccata var. jinxianensis
M. baccata var. mandshurica
M. baccata var. xiaojinensis
ploidism: Diploid
flowers: Pink buds open into large, white, fragrant. Single rows of five petals. Very profuse and fragrant.
foliage: Green during spring and summer, golden yellow in the autumn.
fruit: Small, yellow or red
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