Pillar Apple

Macromeles tschonoskii

Native to:
Japan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Macromeles
Species:
Macromeles tschonoskii
USDA Symbol:
MATS2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
red, orange, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forested or woodland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI