Item Tag: Crabapple

Siberian Crab Apple, Malus baccata, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Fast Growth, Bonsai, Espalier, Showy Fragrant Flowers, Showy Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Cold, Drought and Wind Tolerant Siberian Crab Apple is a deciduous tree with a rounded canopy of spreading branches, ultimately reaching 20 to 50 feet in height. The Siberian Crab Apple is among the earliest of all crab apples to flower. The very fragrant blooms appear in great abundance and the single, 1 1/2 inch flowers are pink when in bud but open up to white. The blooms are followed in fall by long-lasting, usually bright red and sometimes yellow fruits which are very popular with the birds or can be used to make jelly. Apple trees begin to fruit in the 3rd year and come into full production from the 11th to 20th year. They may continue to fruit for about 100 years although the fruits may become commercially unprofitable. They require a period of winter dormancy, in general 900-1000 hours of more at less than 45°F. They performs best in areas with medium to low humidity, with long daylight hours, high light intensity and relatively warm days and cool nights. Other Names: Siberian Crab apple, Siberian Crabapple Zone: 2 to 7 Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Type: Small deciduous fruiting tree Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Eastern Asia Height: 20 to 35 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet Shape: Rounded small tree with a dense crown. Bloom Time: April-May Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: White fragrant flowers followed by red or yellow 1/2 inch edible fruit. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Yellow Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Best grown in loamy, medium moisture, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Culture: Promptly remove root suckers to control spread. Responds well to pruning and may be used as a hedge plant. Uses: Bonsai, espalier, screen, specimen, street tree, shade tree. Fruit Uses: The fruit can be eaten fresh, or used to make cider, soft drinks, juice, and vinegars. Pectine is a valuable by-product of cider. The fruit is excellent for jams and jellies. The wood is hard and strong and used for quality tool handles and firewood. Sowing Malus baccata Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 30-75 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Sow 1/8” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. 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