Malus 'Shaughnessy' (Shaughnessy Crabapple, Roseybloom Crabapple, Shaughnessy Cohen)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Cultivar'Shaughnessy'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Height3 m
Spread1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicFuchsia pink flowers that cover the entire tree in spring.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeUse as an accent tree, in mass plantings or as a specimen. Is extremely urban, salt and pollution tolerant.
CultivationPlant in moist, well-drained soils of any type or acidity under full sun.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth compact bark with small spots and leaf/branch scars.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionDistinctive small round flower buds. Pointed leaf buds with 2 - 3 scales.
Leaf DescriptionOrnamental pointed leaves about 7 - 9 cm long and 3 - 4 cm across.
Flower DescriptionShowy 5-petaled blossoms in compact clusters along branches.
Fruit DescriptionSmall, smooth and round pomes.
Colour DescriptionFuchsia-pink blossoms and ornamental sage green leaves that turn a ruby red in the fall. Light brown mature bark and mahogany coloured branches. Reddish-brown buds. Purplish-red crabapples.
Texture DescriptionAverage.

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