Malus kirghisorum
Malus kirghisorum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan
GBIF: Potenberg, Kenneth; Connolly, Gladys
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Malus
- Species:
- Malus kirghisorum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
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