Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

prairie crabapple

Malus ioensis

prairie crabapple

Photo: M.S. del, J.N.Fitch, lith. — Public domain · source

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Survives zone 2 through 7

Varies widely — see species.

Hardiness
Zone 2 to 7
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Rootstocks: M27 (container), M9, M26, MM106
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Prairie
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
⚠ Mostly SELF-INCOMPATIBLE — needs a 2nd cultivar