Flowering Crabapple, Jade Bouquet

Malus x ‘Jade Bouquet’

Priced by size: $119.99 – $129.99

Size (HxW): 20’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Columnar

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Bright green foliage turns yellow/green in fall

Abundant white flowers

Creates a “delphinium-like” appearance

Profuse bloomer; blooms in late May – early June

Fruit Size: ½”

Fruit holds throughout winter and can attract birds

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

Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year

Row Spacing: minimum of 4-6’ apart

Root Spacing: plant at least 4-5’ from buildings

Some susceptibility to fire blight; recommended to avoid mid summer pruning

Plant Care:

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

Description

Size (HxW): 20’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Columnar

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Bright green foliage turns yellow/green in fall
Abundant white flowers
Creates a “delphinium-like” appearance
Profuse bloomer; blooms in late May – early June
Fruit Size: ½”
- Fruit holds throughout winter and can attract birds
Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year
Row Spacing: minimum of 4-6’ apart
Root Spacing: plant at least 4-5’ from buildings
Some susceptibility to fire blight; recommended to avoid mid summer pruning