Malus X arnoldiana
Arnold Crabapple
Description
Malus 'Arnoldiana' is a deciduous tree. It does best in full sun and may reach 20' tall and 25' wide. Flowers have red buds that open to single pink flowers that fade to white and are fragrant during spring. This tree also works as a shrub as it has a mounding habit that is densely branching. Foliage is dark green and often lobed. It does best in acidic soil and regular watering. Yellow green or yellow red small fruit appear in fall. This tree produces heavily every other year. Prone to aphids and scab.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.