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Species: Malus sargentii

(may'lus sar-jen'tee-eye)

Malus sargentii

Sargent Crabapple

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Rosea', 'Tina'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

6' - 10' (variable spread)

Deciduous

mounded and dense; shrubby

full sun for best flower and fruit

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salty soil

biennial fragrant white flowers; dark green foliage; biennial; shiny red fruit

Yes

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

resistant to fireblight, leaf spot, japanese beetle; slight susceptibility to scab

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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