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Note: Mature sizes listed are generally those found in the wild. Trees grown in the landscape usually do not reach their full growth potential.

Tree of the Week - April 5, 2004

 

Sargent CrabappleWhite Crabapples

Malus spp--Crab Apple 

For general information about crabapples, click here.

 

sargentii - Sargent Crab Apple 
Height: 10 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: spreading 
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single 
Fruit: red, 1/4 in 
Diseases: Morton Arboretum listed the plant as not susceptible to scab and Ohio State listed it as highly resistant to scab. Comments: A low, spreading, shrubby tree with persistent red fruit.

'Cascole' (White Cascade TM)(PP3644) 
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft
Form: weeping 
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single 
Fruit: yellow, 3/8 in 
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from scab was observed. 
Comments: A useful tree where a weeping form is desired. Outstanding floral display in the spring.

zumi 'Calocarpa
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded 
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 3/8 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from scab was observed. 
Comments: A rounded, spreading tree with fruits that may persist until spring.

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