Liset crab-apple

Malus Liset is a compact ornamental crab apple, with dusky red flowers and small scarlet fruits.

USDA identification images for Liset

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Visitor reviews

29 Mar 2018 Cindy BakerGA / HALL, United States
Beautiful tree with gorgeous blooms that are nicely scented too.

United States

Paul Grochowski in Floyd, VIRGINIA

United Kingdom

Richard Borrie in York, YORKSHIRE

Spring blossom records for this variety

2017 season

19th April 2017 - tree owned by Richard in York, United Kingdom

2015 season

30th April 2015 - tree owned by Richard in York, United Kingdom

2013 season

14th May 2013 - tree owned by Richard in York, United Kingdom

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Origins

Species: Malus species - Crab-apple

Identification

Fruit colour: Red
Flower colour: Crimson
Leaf colour: Bronze
Annual cycle: Deciduous

Using

Picking season: Late
Discoloration of fruit: No discoloration (Good for drying)
Food uses: Culinary

Growing

Flowering group: 2
Ploidy: Diploid
Bearing regularity: Regular
Attractive features: Attractive flowers
Attractive features: Attractive fruit
Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
Self-fertility: Self-fertile

Climate

Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)