Selkirk Crabapple – Malus ‘Selkirk’
The fragrant pink blooms appear in great abundance, and the single, 1.5-inch-diameter flowers are red when in bud but open pink.
Selkirk crab is 24 years old
One of the many selections of flowering Crabapple, Selkirk Crabapple is a deciduous tree with a rounded canopy of spreading branches, ultimately reaching 10-15 feet in height.
The blooms are followed in fall by long-lasting, bright red or yellow fruits which are very popular with the birds; can be used to make jelly.
Light requirement: tree grows in full sun
Soil tolerances: clay; loam; sand; acidic; occasionally wet; alkaline; well-drained
Drought tolerance: moderate.
Family Rosaceae
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