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the genus Malus (the apple family)
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Posted by ultraeco 6a (My Page) on Sat, Dec 22, 01 at 13:38
can anyone give me a complete list of all the members of the genus Malus ? preferably with the advantages of each plant.
Which are native to the new world? the U.S.?
all of the 25 species in the genus malus can crossbreed. |
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RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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- Posted by hendy USDA zone (My Page) on
Wed, Dec 26, 01 at 21:32
My reference is the book..**Trees and shrubs of the Dominion
arboretum p.62-72..you can found..Malus baccata.. M.coronaris..M.floribunda..M.hupehensis..M.ionensis..
M.prunifolia..M.pumila..M.sargentii..M.sieboldii..
M.spectabilis..M.toringoides..etc.. an interesting reference
book..
Hendy |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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ultraeco,
There's a really good book on Malus at the local library. If I remember right, it's called "Crabapples". It would probably be pretty expensive to buy, but I hope you can find a copy in your area. Tom |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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The book is "Flowering Crabapples: The Genus Malus"
by John L. Fiala |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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No, no one can give you a list of the Malus species, unless you say what taxonomist you want used.
This is one genus that lumpers and splitters have battled over for over a century.
Waltseed |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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| Another good book which I am very lucky to have in my possesion is Hortus Third - I have the real one--not the little multiversion things! LOL Ry |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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| Does anyone know where I can buy a Malus x adirondack? I am in Washington, DC. Thanks for your help? |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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We have a native species M. Fusca in Washington. It doesn't dwf. much, but it is tolerant of very wet soils so may have some use.
I am into finding wild seedling apple trees and have a few unknown volunteer seedlings---probably from named varieties planted by birds and such. Boizeau |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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I have been wondering about M. fusca as bonsai for about a year, since I first read about it.
Since it toerates wet soils, I thought it would be less likely to die if overwatered. Maybe the pot could even sit in water if I would be gone for a few days.
I live in central Kansas, and bonsai in those little pots dry out so fast. That is why I am interested in trees that can stand to sit in wter for a while.
Any thoughts on this Boizeau?
Walter
And do you have seeds or small trees available? |
RE: the genus Malus (the apple family)
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| Walter, I've got alot of m. fusca that is native that I will be taking out this winter. You are welcome to some babies to try out. email: grapenut at operamail dot com This summer i have chip budded quince and Hudsons Golden Gem apple to it. We will see how it all performs next spring! |
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