Malus, Crabapples, Crab Apples, Spring Flowering Trees
Flowering crabapples are more than ever a popular and attractive choice for ornamental landscapes. They put on a spectacular display of blossoms in spring and a fruiting extravaganza in fall that are unrivaled by any other shrubs or trees. Their rich green or reddish summer foliage and picturesque tree forms add to their long season of interest.
In recent years, the number of splendid crabapple cultivars has increased dramatically, counting over 1,000 cultivars and hybrids, creating a profusion of varieties from which the gardener may select the perfect combination of size, form, color, fragrance, fruit, hardiness and resistance to pests and diseases.
Crabapples are susceptible to four major diseases that can cause early defoliation, disfigurement, and tree weakening.
The Pacific Northwest may not be the best place to enjoy the long-lasting beauty of flowering crabapples. Many older crabapple varieties grown in the past adapted poorly to the cool, constant humidity of the region. Diseases such as apple scab and powdery mildew took their toll.
Breeders have been busy improving the disease resistance of flowering crabapples. Here is a list of varieties and cultivars that consistently perform well in the Pacific Northwest Region.
Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | |
Spread | |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | |
Spread | |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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