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Malus fusca

Also Known As

  • Pyrus fusca
  • Oregon Crabapple
  • Pacific Crabapple
  • Western Crabapple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 30'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Malus fusca plant details

Malus fusca is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus fusca

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: almond-scented, bonsai, container plant, native plant, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus fusca

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A thicket-forming shrub or small tree with thorny spur branches, this native crab has attractive spring flowers followed by small red-yellow ?apples?; might make a good bonsai subject. S/M

Gardening facts about Malus fusca plant

How to Grow Malus fusca

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Malus 'Coralcole'

aka Malus 'Coralburst Sprout-Free', Malus Coralburst®, Coralburst Ornamental Crabapple, Coralburst® Crabapple, Coralburst® Crabapple, Coralburst® Sprout-Free® Ornamental Apple

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Malus 'Schmidtcutleaf'

aka Malus 'Golden Raindrops', Malus 'Golden Raindrops'®, Malus transitoria 'Golden Raindrops', Golden Raindrops Flowering Crabapple, Golden Raindrops Ornamental Crabapple

Plant Type

Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 20'

Width: 15'-20'

  • sun - bright shade
  • drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Golden Sentinel'

aka Malus 'Golden Sentinel', Golden Sentinel Pole Apple

Plant Type

Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Northpole'

aka Malus 'Northpole'

Plant Type

Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Malus 'Prairie Rose', Prairie Rose Ornamental Crabapple

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 20'

Width: 20'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
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