About
Malus kansuensis, the Kansu crab apple, is a deciduous crab apple producing the characteristic well-shaped, arching framework, generous clusters of blossom and persistent ornamental fruit of the genus. A rewarding and ornamental crab apple for a sheltered garden.
About the genus
Malus, the crab apples, are small to medium-sized deciduous trees with showy white, pink or red flowers in spring and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn. Some species offer additional autumn foliage colour. Among the most popular of all flowering trees for garden use.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen trees, small gardens, hedgerows. Blossom and fruit interest
Care notes
CultivationModerately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPrune in winter while dormant. Remove crossing branches
PropagationGrafting for cultivars. Some from seed
Pest resistanceAphids, codling moth, woolly aphid
Disease resistanceScab, canker, fireblight. Choose disease-resistant cultivars