Is Malus micromalus an evergreen or deciduous plant?
Malus micromalus is a common ornamental tree. Whenever it blooms, it produces flowers in many colors such as pink and red, which are very beautiful. Many people like to plant one in their courtyard, so is Malus micromalus evergreen or deciduous?
1. Is Malus micromalus an evergreen or deciduous plant?
Malus micromalus is a deciduous plant. It generally loses its leaves in winter, but because its branches are strongly upright, it is used as a landscaping tree in many regions. It is currently the city flower of Baoji City, Shaanxi.
2. What is the difference between Malus micromalus and Malus halliana?
Malus micromalus
Malus micromalus is also known as crabapple flower, jieyuhua, haihong, and other names. Its flowers are relatively large, each facing upward, full of vitality. At first the color is vivid red like fire, then it gradually turns pink. The most easily recognized feature of Malus micromalus is its compact and continuously upward-growing tree habit, so its narrow branching and slender tree shape are both characteristic. In addition, Malus micromalus has a faint delicate fragrance, and its flowers are both fragrant and vivid, making other flowers pale by comparison.
Malus halliana
Malus halliana is exceptionally fresh and charming, comparable to cherry blossoms. Its flower buds are bright red and grow upward. It has umbellate racemes, with 4-7 flowers per cluster, and slender pedicels that droop when open, hence the name Malus halliana. Its branches are spreading and its tree form is open. The flower color gradually changes from red to pink. Its crown is loose, grows upward, and droops when open; the flowers are pink, and its main use is ornamental, though it also has edible value.
The main differences between the two are as follows:
1. Distinguished by the direction of flower growth, the flowers of Malus micromalus open facing upward, while those of Malus halliana hang downward when in full bloom.
2. Distinguished by pedicel form and color, the pedicels of Malus micromalus are short and thick, mostly green, while those of Malus halliana are long and slender, mostly purplish red.
3. Distinguished by flower color, Malus micromalus is vividly colored at the beginning of bloom and then gradually fades, while Malus halliana remains rosy and glossy throughout.