Malus angustifolia

Southern Crabapple

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Southern Crabapple is a small deciduous tree from the SE USA, featuring showy white-pink blooms and red autumn fruit. Highly valued for ornamental landscapes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Southern Crabapple
Family Rosaceae
Genus Malus
Species Angustifolia
Origin United States
Blooming Spring, April-May
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates various pH levels

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Watering

Regular watering when young; drought tolerant once established

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before growth

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to remove dead wood and shape canopy

Pest Control Aphid Codling Moth Leafhopper

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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