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Malus sargentii

Sargent Crab Apple

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson, Linda Engstro

 

Description

Malus sargentii is a broad, dense, deciduous tree that grows 10 ft. by 20 ft. Small, single white flowers bloom profusely. Fruit are red, tiny, and long lasing.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.