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Species: Malus spp.

(may'lus flo-ri-bun'dah)

Malus spp.

Flowering Crabapple

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

This is a genus with a wide variety of species, varieties, and cultivars. Plants in this genus are generally very susceptible to a wide variety of pests and diseases including but not limited to: fire blight, scab, cedar-apple rust; aphids, etc. Below are a selection f the more pest and disease resistant selections found within this genus. Keep in mid that crabapples are some of these most popular small flowering trees in the trade and new varieties and cultivars are in near constant selection.

'Adams', 'Adirondack', 'American Salute', 'American Spirit', 'American Triumph', 'Calocarpa', 'Cardinal', 'Centurion', 'Coralburst', 'Dolgo', 'Donald Wyman', 'Doubloons', 'Firebird', 'Golden Raindrops', 'Harvest Gold', 'Jackii', 'Liset', 'Madonna', 'Malus floribunda', 'Pink Princess', 'Prairiefire', 'Professor Sprenger', 'Purple Prince', 'Purple Prince', 'Red Jewel', 'Robinson', 'Royal Raindrops', 'Royal Raindrops', 'Sentinel', 'Silver Drift', 'Snowdrift', 'Strawberry Parfait', 'Sugartyme'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

20'

Deciduous

round

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

Yes

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

Insect Disease

cedar-apple rust; scab and mildew; fireblight; Japanese Beetles

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

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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