toringo crab

Also known as: European crab apple

M. toringo is a spreading, deciduous shrub with arching branches, to about 2.5m high and 3m wide, and deeply lobed leaves. Fragrant white flowers open from pink buds in mid-spring, followed by small, red or yellow fruit

Scientific classification

Species: toringo crab (Malus toringo)
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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toringo crab pictures

Distribution of toringo crab

Distribution map

Far East

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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 toringo crab

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toringo crab care guide

Deep infrequent watering, less irrigation volume required during cold winter
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep infrequent watering, less irrigation volume required during cold winter

Fertilizing

Ornamental crabapple feed twice yearly spring and early summer growth

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.