Malus toringo sargentii

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: JJ Neilson, Linda Engstro

Description

Malus sargentii is a broad, dense, deciduous tree that grows 10' by 20'. Small, single white flowers bloom profusely. Fruit are red, tiny, and long lasting.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).