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Malus robusta

Plants

Family: Rosaceae · Genus: Malus

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Malus × robusta, called Siberian crab apple along with other members of its genus, is a hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is the result of a cross between Malus baccata and Malus prunifolia. It is being studied for its resistance potential to fire blight. Known for its attractive fruit that remain on the tree well into winter, its cultivar 'Red Sentinel' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.

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Growing details and traits for Malus robusta in the Library.

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