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Pillar Apple - Malus tschonoskii
This tree is commonly called pillar crab, pillar apple or Tschonoski
crabapple
Height: to 40' Spread: 10-20' / Form: columnar, upright / Growth Rate:
meduim.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
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Pillar Apple Tree, from graft, is 23 years old. |
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Cultural Requirements: Enjoys full sun
in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerant of
humid conditions, but shallow-rooted and must be
watered during dry periods. It will also benefit
with a 3-4-inch layer of organic mulch. |
Pillar apple triumvirate:
Morton Arboretum's accessions 59-84*1, 2 & 3
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Pillar Apple Foliage
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Ornamental crabapples are
problematic because of the significant
litter problem their fruit creates. The
pillar crab holds its fruit sometimes all
winter. |
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Pillar Apple acc. 59-84*1 is 25 years old |
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