Malus baccata
Siberian Crab Apple, Flowering Crab Apple
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
8 - 12m
Width:
7 - 10m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Residential, Wide Median
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
Insects and Diseases
This tree species typically has good resistance to the main diseases of crabapples such as fireblight, leaf spot and cedar-apple rust.
Management Notes
Pruning may be necessary for low branches