Discover the beautiful Malus toringoides, also known as the Cutleaf Crab Apple. This ornamental tree produces stunning white flowers in spring, followed by abundant fruit that hangs on the tree well into winter, providing a key food source for wildlife. The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked, with its flavor improving after frost. This hardy and easy to grow plant prefers a sunny position in most fertile soils, with moisture retention and good drainage. Malus toringoides is a wild crabapple tree and is sometimes used as a rootstock in apple hybridizing. Endemic to mountain ranges of China, it is a naturally occurring hybrid species with multiple ploidy levels. Add some beauty and wildlife to your garden with the Cutleaf Crab Apple.