Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental cherry trees Autumnalis Rosea |  Malus baccata | |
|---|---|---|
| A Japanese flowering cherry with light pink blossom, can sometimes flower through the whole winter. | The Siberian crab-apple, noted for its exceptional cold-hardiness, disease-resistance, attractive blossom and clusters of cherry-like fruitlets in autumn, | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Ornamental cherry trees Autumnalis Rosea | Crab apple trees Malus baccata | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Good | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Ornamental cherry trees Autumnalis Rosea | Crab apple trees Malus baccata | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
| Ornamental cherry trees Autumnalis Rosea | Crab apple trees Malus baccata | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Identification
| Ornamental cherry trees Autumnalis Rosea | Crab apple trees Malus baccata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Russia |
| Flowering month | January February March April | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) RHS AM |