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