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Malus

'Thunderchild'


Thunderchild Crabapple




Origin:  Introduced by Percy Wright, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Malus
Cultivar
'Thunderchild'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Patent Number
COPF
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
5 m
Spread
4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
A compact, upright tree with purple foliage , pink-purple blooms and small red fruit. A very reliable and resilient plant.
Landscape
Accent or specimen plant, or used as an allee.
Shape
Narrow and upright.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Very resistant to fire blight.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
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