Southern Crab Apple, Southern Crabapple Malus angustifolia - Pyrus angustifolia

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Botanical Name:

Malus angustifolia

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Malus

Species:

angustifolia

Common Name:

Southern Crab Apple, Southern Crabapple

Height:
25-30ft
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

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  • Malus angustifolia

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* A small tree, 25-30 ft. tall, commonly forming thickets from root sprouts, spreading branches, and broad, open crown. more...
* Profuse pink flowers make a beautiful, fragrant show in early spring.
* Quantities of the fruit are consumed by bobwhites, grouse, pheasants, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.
* The hard, heavy wood has been used to make tool handles. more...
* The hard sour fruits are often used for making preserves, cider, jellies etc. The fruit is about 25mm in diameter and is slightly pear-shaped. more...
* It is a tree that is grown as an ornamental plant.
* It is native to the Southeastern United States. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov