Malus coronaria

Also Known As

Wild Crab Apple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Malus coronaria plant details

Malus coronaria is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus coronaria

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, shade tree, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus coronaria

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Not so common as [it should be] from the beauty and fragrance of its large, shell-pink flowers? (Bean) in early summer, later than most crabs, and followed by 1" yellow fruits (for jelly or birds) and bright fall color; to 30' and wide-spreading. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Malus coronaria plant

How to Grow Malus coronaria

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'-15'

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