 Pink
Crabapples
Malus spp--Crab Apple
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'Adams'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials moderate defoliation from scab was observed. Morton Arboretum lists fire blight susceptibility as slight.
Comments: An annual bearer of carmine flowers that fade to pink. The fruits persist until spring. Fall foliage display is yellow to orange.
'Branzam' (Brandywine (R))
Height: 20 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
Flower: (bud/open) red/pink Type: double
Fruit: yellow 1 1/2 in
Diseases: Heavily defoliated by apple scab in Michigan trials.
Comments: A simply gorgeous, fragrant flower, like wild roses adorns
this with irregular, rounded form. Not recommended in Michigan because of fruit litter and disease problems. Can be successfully used in neighborhoods lacking other apple or pear trees. Start with disease-free stock.
'Louisa'
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
Fruit: yellow, 3/8 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from scab was observed.
Comments: A good weeping form with glossy green leaves.
'Royscezam' (Royal Scepter TM)
Height: 18 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white and pink Type: double
Fruit: orange-red, not listed
Diseases: Reported as susceptible to scab, making it slightly riskier
than other varieties.
Comments: An upright tree with double, two-tone flowers. The flowers open intermittently providing a longer blooming period. The foliage is wine-red
in summer.
'Sentinel'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 12 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from scab was observed.
Comments: A narrow, upright form with fruits that persist throughout the winter. Check out more trees from the
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