'Almey' is from the Rosybloom series and decades ago was once a popular Flowering Crabapple for its showy flower display in the spring. However, the use of 'Almey' is now discouraged, due to its high susceptibility to a number of pests and diseases that affect crabapples, such as fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. ‘Prairifire’ is an excellent cultivar that puts on a beautiful show of dark pinkish-red flowers every year. Quite resistant to the pests and diseases that commonly affect crabapples (apple scab, fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, […]
The smallest of all Malus species, almost a shrub. Strongly horizontal branching. Tends to be apomictic (seeds develop without fertilization), so is usually very uniform from seed (i.e. clonal). Sometimes flowers and fruits in alternate years. Susceptible to apple scab disease. May require pruning of wayward and crossing branches to maintain a nice form. […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. Malus x zumi 'Calocarpa' is an annual (sometimes alternate) bloomer that has red buds opening to fragrant pale pink or white. Flowers are followed by numerous, persistent, bright red fruits. This plant has slight susceptibility to apple […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. This variant is an excellent selection that has high resistance to Japanese beetles, apple scab, mildew, and cedar apple rust. but is susceptible to fireblight. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils […]
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The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. There are hundreds of types of crabapples available, and more being cultivated every day. Flowers can range from white to pink to purple to red and are followed by small pome fruits (crabapples) that can be red, […]
The Loebner Magnolia is a small, rounded, vigorous tree that produces large, fragrant, white flowers in early spring. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers. […]
Many of the showiest magnolia cultivars belong to this species. One of the most common flowering trees in the Midwest, it is apparently well-adapted. Its very early spring flowers can be killed by late frost; they turn brown and limp. Can be troubled by magnolia scale, but this can be kept under control by timely […]
Widely adapted to soil type and environment, except high pH soils that will cause chlorosis. Quite susceptible to winter-burn. Do not plant in sites exposed to strong winds or afternoon sun in winter. Can get leggy with age. Fruits are edible and can be used in jellies. […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. This columnar cultivar is resistant to scab, but is highly susceptible to fireblight. The use of this tree is discouraged, as it has such a high susceptibility to fireblight. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. […]
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