Plant on its own or in groups in naturalized shrub borders.
Malus sargentii
Sargent Crabapple
Malus sargentii - Sargent Crabapple
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune after flowering and before the buds for the next year.
Rate this Plant:
A compact tree with white blossoms in the spring followed by red crabapples in the fall.
- Fragrant, single red buds open to white flowers
- Mounded, densely branched, wide-spreading habit
- Dark red fruits appear in fall
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 12-14 ft
Zone: 4-9
Interesting Notes about Sargent Crabapple:
Attractive flowering tree that flowers profusely one year and maybe slightly the second year. The tree has other redeeming attributes, but is usually planted in a more naturalized setting.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Attractive fruit
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Disease Resistant
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Edible
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water