Malus sargentii (High Grafts)

Malus sargentii is one of some thirty deciduous trees and shrubs within the same genus. Tends to be tolerant of compacted soils and able to withstand drought. The crab apple is held in high regard as an ornamental tree bearing flowers in umbel like clusters of varying shades through white, pink and purple. This particular species was sent to Kew by Prof. Sargent in 1908. It was originally discovered in Mororan, Japan. This species features large pure white flowers and very attractive bright red fruits

Tends to be a wide spreading form of Crab apple with dense branching and mounded habit of growth. This particular high graft form will provide a bouquet of dense white flowers in spring. It can be a striking addition to shopping precincts where a small canopy and decorative pom-pom effect is required to a maximum 6m height and 4m breadth.

Typical mature height:

4-6m

Useful in:

Street decoration in shopping precincts; tree cut -outs.

Sites for best growth:

Well drained soils, sunny location and good air circulation.

Reference:

Bean, W. J. 1976 Trees and shrubs hardy in the British Isles - 8th Ed, John Murray Ltd London Vol. 2, p. 707.