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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
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.
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