30 Sargent's Crab apple, Malus sargentii, Tree Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Fall Color)

Other Names: Sargent's Crab apple, Sargent Crab apple, Sargent's Crabapple, Sargent Crabapple
Zone: 4 to 7
Growth Rate: Fast
Plant Type: Small deciduous fruiting tree
Family: Rosaceae
Native Range: Japan
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Spread: 8 to 10 feet
Shape: Rounded small tree with a dense crown.
Bloom Time: April-May
Bloom Color: Pink buds opening toWhite
Flower/Fruit: White fragrant flowers followed by shiny red 1/4 inch fruit.
Sun: Full Sun
Fall Color: Yellow
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Loamy, medium moisture, well-drained, acidic soil. Adapts well to a wide range of soils.

Culture: Prune May to early June (after flowering but before flower buds form for the following year). Responds well to pruning and may be used as a hedge plant.

Uses: Bonsai, espalier, screen, specimen, street tree. A dwarf species which is effective when planted as a small specimen or in groups, near fences, in borders or as a screen or hedge.

Sowing Malus sargentii Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold 60-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep