Ralph Shay Crabapple – Malus ‘Ralph Shay’
Family Rosaceae – Rose Family; Fruit Trees
Ralph Shay crab boasts bold, profuse pink buds to white flowers and scarlet winter fruit.
Ralph Shay Crabapple is 23 years old [2]
Ralph Shay 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.
The Morton Arboretum classifies Ralph Shay crab as fairly resistance to scab, fire blight, and rust; excellent resistance to powdery mildew [1].
Ralph Shay crabapple, Morton acc. 165-76-1 photos by Bruce Marlin
Family Rosaceae
Trees Index | Pine Family | Beech, Oak
Tree Encyclopedia / North American Insects & Spiders
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