Flowering Crabapple, Dark Knight

Malus ‘Dark Knight’

Priced by size: $179.99

Size (HxW): 15-20’ x 15-20’

Growth Habit: Loose Rounded

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a*

NEW! Reportedly the darkest purple-leafed flowering crabapple available.

Light pink flowers blooms in late May – early June

Drought & Soil tolerant

Limited testing completed; therefore information currently available is limited!

Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results

Individual Spacing: minimum of 20’ apart

Row Spacing: minimum of 10-12’ apart

Root Spacing: plant a minimum of 10’ away from buildings

*Currently undergoing testing for winter hardiness (zone), disease resistances and other attributes

Plant Care:

- Prune right after blooming to encourage next seasons flowers and discourage this seasons fruit - Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Tent Caterpillars: hatch from eggs on upper branches & form silky web nests, remove nests physically with a long pole if possible and dispose

Description

Size (HxW): 15-20’ x 15-20’

Growth Habit: Loose Rounded

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a*

NEW! Reportedly the darkest purple-leafed flowering crabapple available.
Light pink flowers blooms in late May – early June
Drought & Soil tolerant
Limited testing completed; therefore information currently available is limited!
Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
Individual Spacing: minimum of 20’ apart
Row Spacing: minimum of 10-12’ apart
Root Spacing: plant a minimum of 10’ away from buildings