Chonosuki crab

Also known as: pillar crab

M. tschonoskii is a vigorous, narrowly conical, medium-sized deciduous tree with ovate leaves turning bright orange, red and purple in autumn. Flowers white, from pink buds. Fruits 2.5cm in width, greenish-yellow tinged red

Scientific classification

Species: Chonosuki crab (Malus tschonoskii)
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Chonosuki crab pictures

Distribution of Chonosuki crab

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Chonosuki crab

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Chonosuki crab care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions

Fertilizing

Balanced tree feed applied once every early spring growth cycle

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.