Malus florentina toxic if consumed in large quantities. Suitable for all kind of soils, with all levels of PH values, but prefers moist or wet soil that is well drained. Prefers full sun but can also manage when semi-shaded. Malus florentina Malus florentina is a species of apple known by the common names Florentine crabapple and hawthorn-leaf crabapple. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and Italy, and it is grown elsewhere as an ornamental tree. The botanical name "florentina" and common name "florentine" are remarking the source of the municipality of Florence, Italy that has a major history of botanical collection
The Fruit Hunters The Fruit Hunters The Fruit Hunters is a 2012 feature documentary film about exotic fruit cultivators and preservationists. It is directed by Yung Chang and co-written by Chang and Mark Slutsky, and inspired by Adam Leith Gollner’s 2008 book of the same name. In addition to documentary sequences, the film also uses CGI animation, models and performers to stage real and imagined moments in the history of fruit. Subjects in the film include actor Bill Pullman, who was not featured in Gollner's book. The filmmakers became aware of his interest in fruit thanks to a 2009 "New York Times" profile.