Flowering Crabapple

Malus 'David' Rosaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Cornell Class of 1923 Flowering Tree Collection

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co.

Description

Rounded, compact, small tree. Flower buds light pink opening to single, pinkish-white 1.5" diameter flowers. Fruit scarlet-red, 0.5" across, showy, persistent. Alternate bearer. Excellent disease resistance (Nichols).

Special characteristics

winter interest, growth habit, disease resistance, fruiting characteristics