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Plant Habit: Tree
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Plant Height: 16'
Plant Spread: 12-13'
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Flowering Tree
Edible Parts: Fruit
Dynamic Accumulator: K (Potassium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Not suitable for containers

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Common names
  • Flowering Crabapple
  • Apple

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Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2008-11-08
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2009-06-01
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2011-06-20
Comments:
  • Posted by mcash70 (Near Kamloops, BC, Canada - Zone 3a) on Dec 13, 2011 6:56 PM concerning plant:
    Malus 'Thunderchild' is a very lovely tree with dark pink blossoms appearing before purple foliage in spring. Resistant to fire-blight and is a cold hardy variety. The small fruits are a real favorite of the birds and provide winter food for them.

    Prune while dormant to direct branching and eliminate crossing or rubbing of branches. Fertilize in spring.

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