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. |