Photo of Malus sargentii (Sargent crabapple)

Malus sargentii - may technically be grown as a dwarf tree, it is for all practical purposes usually grown as a dense, spreading, horizontally-branched, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub. As a shrub, it typically grows 6-8' tall with no central leader and spreads to 15' wide. Pink buds open to a profuse, but brief, spring bloom of fragrant, white flowers (1" diameter). Profuse bloom often occurs only in alternate years. Flowers are followed by small, red crabapples (1/4" diameter) which mature in the fall. Ovate, lobed, dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Family :  Rosaceae  

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Author : Ralph Heiden
Photo # : 12252
Online since: July 15th 2014