Flowering Crabapple, Rosthern

Malus baccata ‘Rosthern’

Size (HxW): 20’ x 8’

Growth Habit: Upright, narrow

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Abundant white flowers followed by showy red fruit

Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall

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

Blooms in late May – early June

Fruit persists into winter & attracts birds

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

Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year

Spacing: minimum 6-8’ apart

Root space: plant at least 10’ from foundations

Life expectancy: 50+ 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 ● Susceptible 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 8’

Growth Habit: Upright, narrow

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Abundant white flowers followed by showy red fruit
Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall
Unique narrow form makes for a great feature tree in small spaces or privacy row
Blooms in late May – early June
Fruit persists into winter & attracts birds
Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ or less, closer is better
Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year
Spacing: minimum 6-8’ apart
Root space: plant at least 10’ from foundations
Life expectancy: 50+ years