It will grow in nearly any situation. There are occasional problems with cankers, mites, and bacterial blights. Morus alba is very similar to the native red mulberry (Morus rubra), but may be distinguished by the leaves. Its leaves have glossy surfaces whereas the leaves of Morus rubra do not. Morus alba is found throughout the […]
The Red Mulberry is fairly adaptable and can sometimes be a prolific self-seeder. To prevent bleeding, it should be pruned in late fall or winter. Although somewhat more sensitive to soil requirements, Morus rubra is considered to be a better choice than the related Morus alba (White Mulberry), which has a much more invasive character. […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Spring Snow' produces white flowers and little to no fruits. This cultivar is very susceptible to apple scab and slightly susceptible to fireblight and cedar-apple rust. Tends to flower in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils and […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Sutyzam', frequently sold under the name of Sugar Tyme, is a vigorous, annual bloomer that produces an abundance of white, fragrant flowers followed by numerous, persistent red fruits. This cultivar has generally good pest and disease resistance, […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. ‘Van Eseltine’ is a vase-shaped tree with large, double, pink flowers. This cultivar has severe susceptibility to apple scab and fireblight. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Inglis', often sold under the name White Angel, produces an abundance of white flowers and large, glossy red fruits. This variant has good resistance to apple scab, cedar-apple rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot, although it is […]
‘Williams’ Pride’ was developed as an early ripening dessert apple by cooperative breeding programs at the agricultural experiment stations of Indiana, Illinois, and New Jersey (PRI: Purdue University, Rutgers University, and University of Illinois). This vigorous tree is an annual bloomer and fruiter that produces an abundance of white flowers, which are followed by dark […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Royalty' is an annual bloomer that has deep reddish-pink flowers and handsome dark purple foliage. This cultivar is highly susceptible to apple scab and fireblight. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth. May look […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. Malus × scheideckeri is an annual bloomer that produces light pink, double flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It is not recommended for use in the landscape due to its severe susceptibility to diseases, including apple scab, fireblight, leaf […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Selkirk' has single to semi-double rose-colored flowers and extremely glossy purple-red fruits. This cultivar has slight susceptibility to apple scab, fireblight, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew. Can flower and fruit annually or alternately. Well-drained heavy loam soils […]
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