Malus sargentii

Sargent Crabapple

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Small deciduous tree prized for vibrant spring blossoms and autumn color. Native to East Asia, valued as an ornamental landscape specimen requiring full sun exposure.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sargent Crabapple
Family Rosaceae
Genus Malus
Species Sargentii
Origin Northern China, Korea, Japan
Blooming Spring, showy white to pink flowers on bare branches
Leaf Color Emerald green turning red and purple 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 with slightly acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for maximum flowering and fruiting; tolerates partial shade but blooms reduce

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before bloom cycle begins

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to remove dead wood and maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning as blooms form on old wood

Pest Control Aphid Apple Maggot Caterpillar Scale Insect

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 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 95°
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)
8000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% 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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