Flowering Crabapple, Midnite Spire

Malus x adstringens ‘Jefnite’

Size (HxW): 20’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Sparse pink flowers followed by small red fruit

Dark purple, glossy foliage all season

Unique narrow form makes for a great feature tree in small spaces or privacy row

Blooms in late May – early June

Flowers are highly fragrant

1” fruit can be used for jam or jelly & attracts birds

Fruit drops in October

Can be used as a pollinator for all fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ or less, closer is better

Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year

Row spacing: minimum 4-6’ apart

Root space: plant at least 5’ from foundations

Life expectancy: 30-40 years

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 ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils ● Good resistance to fire blight; avoid mid summer pruning ● Occasionally susceptible to tent caterpillars: hatch from eggs on upper branches & form silky web nests; treat with insecticide or remove by hand

Description

Size (HxW): 20’ x 6’

Growth Habit: Columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Sparse pink flowers followed by small red fruit
Dark purple, glossy foliage all season
Unique narrow form makes for a great feature tree in small spaces or privacy row
Blooms in late May – early June
Flowers are highly fragrant
1” fruit can be used for jam or jelly & attracts birds
Fruit drops in October
Can be used as a pollinator for all fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ or less, closer is better
Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year
Row spacing: minimum 4-6’ apart
Root space: plant at least 5’ from foundations
Life expectancy: 30-40 years