Malus halliana is an East Asian crabapple species of Malus, known by the common name Hall crabapple. Its Chinese name is chui si hai tang(垂丝海棠).

It is generally considered to be a native tree of China, although some authors maintain that it is native to Japan, and was introduced into China.[3]

Description

Malus halliana is a tree up to 5 meters (17 feet) tall. flowers are pink. Fruits are purple.[3]

Cultivation

The tree is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for its abundant, fragrant pink flowers.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ The Plant List, Malus halliana Koehne
  2. ^ Tropicos, Malus domestica var. halliana (Koehne) Likhonos
  3. ^ a b Flora of China, Malus halliana Koehne, 1890. 垂丝海棠 chui si hai tang

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