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Flowering Crabapple

Malus
Rosaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Upright, spreading tree reaching 20' in height and width. Flower buds deep rose pink, opening to single, very fragrant, white flowers. Fruit very showy, yellow-orange changing to orange-red with a pink blush, 0.4" across, persistent through January, NOT eaten by birds. Disease free (Nichols).

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co., Edgewood Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fruiting characteristics, winter interest, disease resistance