Botanical Name: Common Names:
Malus ioensis Prairie Crabapple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Rounded, Spreading, Upright
Description:
A showy deciduous tree that can be used in most home gardens, as a street tree and in parks. Grown for the masses of lightly fragrant flowers that are two toned white/pink. Season interest is increased in Autumn with green foliage turning rich orange, dark red and purple. Makes a lovely avenue planting. Grows approx 6m x 5m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Aphids
Cultural Notes: Prefers a full sun position with a well-drained soil. Does not tolerate high pH soils. Naturally has a nice shape, so only prune if required. Feed in early Spring with a annual slow-release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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