Malus × 'Indian Magic'
Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Tree Habit

Family:

Rosaceae (Rose Family) 217

Genus:

Malus (Apple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple) 77

Plant Type:

Tree 583

Growth Forms:

Upright 579

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 524

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 850

Flower Notes:

Red;pink (Buds red; flowers (1.5" across) dark pink to rose-red, in clusters; late April to May)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Dark green summer foliage); Orange (Orange-red fall foliage)

Fruit Notes:

Red (0.5" dia., persistent, glossy, bright red changing to orange crabapples (pomes); persistent through November)

Ultimate Height:

15-20 feet

Ultimate Spread:

15-20 feet

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Sun

Soil Notes:

Well-drained heavy loam soils

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Malus has simple leaves 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).

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Crabapple, Crabtree

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 356

Fragrant Flowers 192

Fruiting Characteristics 114

Winter Interest 117

Additional Information

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 the end of the summer.

Plant Photo Gallery

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Tree Habit

Tree Habit

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Leaf

Leaf

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Fall Leaf Color

Fall Leaf Color

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Flower

Flower

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Bark

Bark

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Summer Fruit

Summer Fruit

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Fall Fruit Color

Fall Fruit Color

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Buds

Buds

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Buds and Old Fruit

Buds and Old Fruit

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Buds

Buds

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Winter Habit

Winter Habit

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Flowering Habit

Flowering Habit

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Flowers and Foliage

Flowers and Foliage

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Flowers

Flowers

Malus × ′Indian Magic′ - Foliage and Flowers

Foliage and Flowers

When Malus × 'Indian Magic' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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6 Malus × 'Indian Magic' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	ORIG_2894*A	PMU
2	ORIG_2999*A	HIKS
3	ORIG_3000*A	HIKS
4	ORIG_2896*A	PMU
5	ORIG_3001*A	HIKS
6	ORIG_2893*A	PMU

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