![]() | Klehm Prairie Crabapple - Malus ioensis 'Klehmii' [2] Rose Family: Rosaceae Height: 15 feet / 4.5 m / USDA zones 4 through 7 Cirrus Home | Tree Encyclopedia | Trees Index | Rosaceae Index | Rosaceae Graphics |
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| Habitat: moist soils along streams and woodland borders. Field identification: Prairie crab apple can be recognized by its unique leaf shape and tomentose stems and inflorescence. Prairie crab apple has been cultivated since 1885, primarily for its showy and fragrant flowers. The fruits are hard and sour, but have been used to make jellies, cider and vinegar. The fruits are eaten by many species of birds and mammals. [3] |
Crabapples are also useful as median trees where the fruit will fall away from pedestrians. Placed in the lawn area as an accent so they receive occasional irrigation, Crabapple will give you years of wonderful flowers and showy fruit. It is best to locate them away from a patio or other hard surface so the fruits will not cause a mess. Set it back just far enough so the crown will not overhang the walk, but close enough so the flowers and fruit can be enjoyed. Klehm Prairie grows in moist, well-drained, acid soil in full sun locations for best flowering. They are not recommended for sandy soil due to their inability to tolerate drought, but any other soil is suitable, including clay. [1] |
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Various cultivars of genus Malus and their attributes: 'Barbara Ann' - double pink flowers; 'Beverly' - pink flowers, small, bright red fruit, upright open habit; 'Brandywine' - double, pink flowers, foliage tinged reddish; 'Candied Apple' - red buds and pink flowers, persistent bright red fruits; 'Coralburst'- pink flowers, a dwarf about eight feet tall; 'Dorothea' - red buds, pink flowers, yellow fruits, susceptible to scab; 'Hopa' - pink flowers, red and yellow fruit, extremely susceptible to scab; 'Margaret' - disease-resistant; 'Prairie Rose' - double pink flowers, no fruit; 'Radiant' - red buds, pink flowers, persistent red fruits, susceptible to scab; 'Van Eseltine' - double pink flowers, columnar; 'Velvet Pillar' - upright form, pink flowers, red fruit and purple foliage; 'Weeping Candied Apple' - pink flowers and red fruit on horizontal to pendulous branches. |
References
Excerpts from Morton Arboretum articles used with permission. |
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