Scientific Name
Malus hybrids

Common Name
Crabapples

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; tolerates a range of soil types but prefers moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Most have round to spreading crown; vase shaped; varies with spp. and cultivar
Height: 15 to 25'
Width: 10 to 20'
Leaf: Alternate simple leaf
Flower/Fruit: White, pink, red flowers in spring; red, green or yellow fruit up to 2" in size
Comments: Very showy for short period in spring; some cultivars have ornamental fruit; plant only disease resistant cultivars
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