Malus spectabilis

Malus spectabilis is a species of crabapple known by the common names Asiatic apple, Chinese crab, HaiTang and Chinese flowering apple.

Description

Malus spectabilis has white or pink flowers, depending on the variety. The fruit is yellow and about 2 centimeters wide.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to China and native to the provinces of Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
It is cultivated as an ornamental tree, especially popular in China.

Cultural significance

In 2009, the M. spectabilis flower was named the city flower of Baoji, China.