Pretty Marjorie Crabapple – Malus ‘Pretty Marjorie’
Pretty Marjorie crab thrives in full sun and grows best in well drained, slightly acidic soils (pH 5.5-6.5); however, they will grow well in many soil types. Grows to 20 feet with equal spread. Red buds open to red flowers, with orange, winter-persistent fruit that birds love. With more and more songbirds confused in their migratory rhythms due to our continued string of mild winters, readily available food becomes more important.
Disease resistance should be a priority when choosing a crabapple or other fruit tree for your home landscape [1].
Pretty Marjorie Crabapple is 23 years old [2]. Obviously an off-year blossom-wise
Apple scab is one of the most serious diseases from an aesthetic standpoint, but usually not a serious threat to the health of the tree. It is a fungal disease, which develops in cool, wet springs. On susceptible crabapples, apple scab causes spotting of the leaves, premature defoliation, and unsightly spots on the fruit. Cedar- apple rust is a less serious leaf-spotting disease common to our native crabapple cultivars. It is usually a problem in areas where native junipers (Juniperus) are planted. Selecting resistant cultivars can control this disease.
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can cause considerable damage to leaves and fruit of susceptible cultivars without threatening the health of the tree. Poor air circulation, close association with susceptible apple cultivars, and wet, humid weather conditions will greatly influence disease incidence and severity [3].
References
- Morton Arboretum, Crabapples for the Home Landscape
- Pretty Marjorie Crab, Morton Arboretum acc. 425-85-2 photos by Bruce Marlin
- B. L. Teviotdale, UC ANR Publication 7414, Pest Notes “Fire Blight”
- Morton Arboretum, Apple Scab
- Cornell University, “Cedar-apple Rust”
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