Malus × 'Lanzam' [sold as Lancelot™]
Lancelot Flowering Crabapple

Malus × ′Lanzam′ [sold as Lancelot™] - Bark
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Red;white (Buds red; flowers single and in clusters; late April to May)
 Foliage:
Green (Handsome green summer foliage); Yellow (Golden yellow leaves in the fall)
 Fruit:
Gold (Under 0.5" dia. golden crabapples (pomes); persistent)
 Ultimate Height:
10 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
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 463
  • Fruiting Characteristics 208
  • Espalier 49
  • Groupings 190
  • Patio Tree 129
  • Specimen 602
  • Fall Color 214
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 98

    • Additional Information

    The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. 'Lanzam', frequently sold under the name Lancelot, is a highly disease resistant, dwarf variant that has white flowers and persistent golden fruits. Tends to flower and fruit in alternate years. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth.

    When Malus × 'Lanzam' [sold as Lancelot™] has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    14 Malus × 'Lanzam' [sold as Lancelot™] found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
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    1ORIG_8753*ADAUC
    2ORIG_8748*ADAUC
    3ORIG_7755*ALSPS
    4ORIG_8751*ADAUC
    5ORIG_8792*ADAUC
    6ORIG_8793*ADAUC
    7ORIG_7898*ALILY
    Heritage Plant
    Dedicated/Memorial Plant
    8ORIG_8790*ADAUC
    9ORIG_8791*ADAUC
    10ORIG_8762*ADAUC
    112014_00101*ADAUC
    12ORIG_8749*ADAUC
    13ORIG_8750*ADAUC
    14ORIG_8944*ADAUC

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