Malus trilobata I Lebanese Wild Apple

Malus trilobata is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, namely Lebanon, Syria and Turkey; native trees can be still be found in the Mount Lebanon Range where they thrive at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,500 meters. The Malus trilobata is a small deciduous tree with a compact upright habit; it's most distinctive feature is it's attractive deeply lobed leaves, similar to those of the Liquidamber tree, these appear in spring a lovely emerald green and turn a vibrant red in autumn. Clusters of large white flowers, 4-5cm across, appear in late spring, these are followed by small green fruits flushed with red, that will stay on the tree well into winter, a great favourite with birds. It is a hardy tree and will tolerate most well drained soils although not wet or waterlogged sites, for optimum growth, flowers and fruit plant in a sunny location. The Malus trilobata is an excellent tree for a small garden giving beautiful displays of flowers in the spring and early summer and a stunning display of colour in the autumn.