Tree Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' [Royal Star Magnolia] Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a small flowering tree that has a more rounded habit than the straight M. stellata, with its flower buds pink that open to 12-18 white tepals. Flowers are fragrant and reach 3 to 4" in diameter. Flowers appear early spring, but can be damaged by spring frosts. Needs protection from strong winds, as it has been known to be weak-branched.
Shrub/Tree Magnolia × 'Susan' [Susan Magnolia] The Susan Magnolia is a shrubby magnolia that produces long, slender, reddish purple buds openning to beautiful, large reddish purple flowers. 5" slightly twisted flowers are erect and have 6 tepals . Flowes later than Magnolia stellata in Spring, but can also flower sporadically throughout the Summer. Summer flowers are of lighter color due to the heat. Part of the Little Girls Hybrid Series.
Tree Indiana Native Magnolia tripetala [Umbrella Magnolia] 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.
Shrub/Tree Magnolia virginiana [Sweetbay Magnolia] 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.
Tree Malus × 'Centzam' [sold as Centurion®] [Centurion Flowering Crabapple] The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Centzam', frequently sold as Centurion, is a vigorous variant that produces pink flowers and persistent, glossy, bright red fruits. It is generally quite pest and disease resistant, but some apple scab susceptibility has been reported. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth.
Tree Malus × 'Indian Magic' [Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple] The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Indian Magic' is not as disease resistant as others, being moderately susceptible to scab. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth. Can be susceptible to many pests and diseases, including apple scab, fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew. May look ragged at…
Tree Malus × 'Purple Prince' [Purple Prince Flowering Crabapple] The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Purple Prince' is an annual bloomer with purplish-pink flowers followed by purple to maroon fruits. This cultivar has overall good resistance to the pests and diseases that commonly affect crabapples (apple scab, fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew). Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth.
Tree Malus × 'Robinson' [Robinson Flowering Crabapple] The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Robinson' has deep pink flowers, red fruits (which may be used in jellies), and red-bronze foliage. This cultivar has some susceptibility to apple scab, but relatively good resistance to other pests and diseases that commonly affect crabapples (such as fireblight, Japanese beetles, leaf spot, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew). Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years.…
Tree Malus sargentii [Sargent Crabapple] 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.
Tree Malus sargentii 'Candymint Sargent' [Candymint Sargent Crabapple] 'Candymint Sargent' has strongly horizontal branching, even more so than the straight species. Sargent Crabapples are the smallest of all Malus species, almost a shrub. Tends to be apomictic (seeds develop without fertilization), so is usually very uniform from seed (i.e. clonal). Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Susceptible to apple scab disease, but is highly Japanese beetle resistant. May require pruning of wayward and crossing branches to maintain a nice form.
