Malus
'Inglis'
White Angel Crabapple
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Malus |
Cultivar |
'Inglis' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Tradmarked Name |
White Angel™ |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 - 5a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-29) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - (-20) |
Height |
6 - 9 m |
Spread |
6 - 9 m |
General Description |
A flowering crabapple tree with white flowers that is excellent for attracting birds and butterflies. |
Landscape |
Best planted either as a specimen tree or in small groups. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in full sun in a medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loam, but will adapt to a range of soil types. If pruning is required, it is best done after flowering but prior to June. |
Shape |
Broad rounded crown. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Good disease resistance against many common problems, although tent caterpillars, aphids and spider mites may still cause problems. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Buds are pink. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are dark green, turning yellow in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are small and white. |
Fruit Description |
Fruit is a bright red crabapple that matures in autumn and persists into winter. Generally produced in abundance and very attractive to birds. |
Notable Specimens |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
May be propagated through grafting. |