Malus × 'Henry F. duPont'
Henry F. duPont Flowering Crabapple

Family:

Rosaceae (Rose Family) 210

Genus:

Malus (Apple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple) 75

Plant Type:

Tree 556

Growth Forms:

Spreading / Branched 76

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 490

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 792

Flower Notes:

Red;pink (Buds purple-red to rose-red; flowers single or semi-double, pale purple-pink, 1.5" across; late April to May)

Foliage Notes:

Red (Emerging foliage is a deep red in the spring); Green (Summer foliage); Yellow (Fall foliage)

Fruit Notes:

Red (0.3" dia. brown-red crabapples (pomes))

Ultimate Height:

20-30 feet

Ultimate Spread:

20-30 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Well-drained heavy loam soils

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Simple, elliptical leaves (up to 2" long) in clusters on short spurs. Buds have several imbricate scales and are usually reddish-brown with hairs protruding under scales. Fruits have multiple seeds (as compared to the single seed pit of Prunus species). The bark of mature trees is gray to brown and scaly.

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 395

Fragrant Flowers 173

Additional Information

The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Henry F. Dupont' is an annual bloomer with single and semi-double blossoms. However, use of this cultivar is not recommended because of its severe susceptibility to apple scab and fireblight (and powdery mildew, but to a lesser extent). Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth. May look quite ragged at the end of the summer.