Lebanese wild apple

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M. trilobata is a deciduous, conical to spreading tree up to 15m tall with downy young shoots. Maple-like leaves have 3 deep main lobes and each lobe may be further lobed and toothed; foliage emerges glossy green and turns bright red in autumn. Large, white flowers to 4cm across are borne in loose clusters and followed by greenish fruits that may be flushed red

Scientific classification

Species: Lebanese wild apple (Malus trilobata)
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Lebanese wild apple pictures

Distribution of Lebanese wild apple

Distribution map

Eastern Mediterranean, Northern Eastern Greece

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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 Lebanese wild apple

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Lebanese wild apple care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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.