Malus 'DurBy' (Ambassador Ornamental Crabapple)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Cultivar'DurBy'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height8 m
Spread4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn ornamental crabapple with pink flowers and a dense crown.
ShapeA dense crown retained throughout life of the tree.
LandscapeWonderful specimen tree.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a moisture-retentive but well-draining soil.
PestsNotably resistant to fireblight.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are purple.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are pink in colour and have 5 petals.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a pome.

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