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Sargent Crabapple

Malus toringo var. sargentii

Deciduous Shrub

Height

6 - 8 (feet)

Spread

8 - 15 (feet)

Distinctions

One of smallest crabapples; mounded shrub-like form, no central leader; flowers single, fragrant, red buds opening to white; small bright red fruit; yellow fall color; attractive to birds.

Limitations

Minor susceptibility to disease and insects; suckers.

Hardiness

SE (Zone 4)

Origin

Japan

Invasive Potential

May spread invasiveness unknown - Monitor plantings for spread

Sargent Crabapple