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. […]
The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. Malus floribunda is an excellent species that has high resistance to Japanese beetles, slight susceptibility to apple scab and powdery mildew, and moderate susceptibility to fireblight. Unlike many flowering crabapples, this species flowers and fruits consistently every […]
Handsome specimen at all seasons. Needs at least some protection from strong wind in Zones 4 and 5. Somewhat prone to breakage in severe ice storms. Early blooming flowers often destroyed by late spring frosts. […]
Full sun or light partial shade. Tropical appearance. Flowers are creamy white with an unpleasant smell. The cone-like rosy red fruit matures in September-October. Endangered in Indiana. Large leaves can be injured by hail or wind. Perhaps too coarse for most landscape situations. […]
Nice flower fragrance, but never overwhelming. Does well in wet soils, unlike other magnolias. Requires acid soil, some moisture, and tolerates some shade. Chlorosis can sometimes be a problem, especially prevalent on alkaline soils. […]
The Jane Magnolia is a shrubby magnolia that produces beautiful, large deep pink-purple flowers 2-4 weeks later than Magnolia stellata and M. x soulangeana, reducing the rick of frost damage. Flowers again sporadically throughout the summer. Part of the Little Girls Hybrid Series. […]
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