Malus toringo sargentii
Sargent Crab Apple
Description
Malus sargentii is a broad, dense, deciduous tree that grows 10' by 20'. Small, single white flowers bloom profusely. Fruit are red, tiny, and long lasting.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.