Malus ioensis

Species

Also called prairie crabapple, Iowa crab

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Malus ioensis
Photo: M.S. del, J.N.Fitch , lith. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typetree

“Malus ioensis, is a small, hardy deciduous tree native to central North American prairies and open woodlands.” — How to Care for prairie crab apple (Malus ioensis)

WaterWhen top 2 inches are dry

from Crabapple · “When top 2 inches are dry” — Crabapple Tree Care: Light, Water & Tips – Junglistan

Height157–472 in

from Crabapple · “apple trees are typically 4–12 metres (13–39 feet) tall at maturity” — Malus - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

from Crabapple · “Gathering and Preparing Your Crabapple Seeds” — How To Grow A Crabapple Tree From Seed: A Complete Guide

Ready whendark brown seeds

from Crabapple · “Darker varieties tend to be more tannic and more sour.” — 30+ Crabapple Recipes - Adamant Kitchen

Edible partsfruit

from Crabapple · “The fruit is a globose pome, varying in size from 1–4 cm (1⁄2–1+1⁄2 in) in diameter” — Malus - Wikipedia

Toxicitytoxic to pets

from Crabapple · “Toxic to pets” — Crabapple Tree Care: Light, Water & Tips – Junglistan

Indoorswell-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes

from Crabapple · “Indoor Crabapple trees require well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes” — Crabapple Tree Care: Light, Water & Tips – Junglistan

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