Siberian Crabapple Seeds - 'Mountain Kyebang-san'

currently unavailable The Mountain Kyebang-san from South Korea represents one of the harshest environments in South Korea. Over 5000 ft. tall many species of plants found there are not found anywhere else. It is also home to one of the most common crabapples where its subspecies mandshurica thrives. This crabapple is high in many phyto-nutrients and is considered one the healthiest apples. It also is one of the smallest crabapples at my farm rarely getting above pea size. The perfectly pristine foliage that emerges early in the spring stays green and healthy throughout the summer. It has a medium growth rate and makes up a almost perfectly round crown. I planted this near some walnuts where they are thriving today. The bright white flowers are then followed by small red fruits in mid September and stay on the tree until the birds eat them off. The tree can be grown from seed and rarely hybridizes. The tree also can be used for rootstock and is considered one of the hardiest apples in the world. It is easy to grow and tends to favor pruning which opens up the center to light and air and then increases fruit set. Fruit sed is done all along the outside branches and spurs within the tree. Anyone can grow this apple even if not in apple country. It is similar to Malus pumila in some ways. But "Mountain Kyebang-san" is a distinctive form which is smaller and more compact. It also produces a lot of fruit. I think the fruit could be processed for syrups which would then be mixed into cider to enhance its flavor as well as its health benefits.