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Crabapple (Malus Crabapple)
Malus Crabapple
Rs 15,000
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Crabapple is a productive deciduous tree that brings fresh, homegrown harvests to your garden. It reaches a commanding height of 25 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Trees, Fragrant Trees, Shade Trees
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Multi Color
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Fragrance
- Mild
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Edible Fruit, Fragrance, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Crabapple (Malus Crabapple) is a distinguished deciduous tree that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its mild daytime fragrance, its multi-color flowers that appear in spring and its edible fruit harvest, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 25 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Malus Crabapple
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 25 ft
- Flower Colour: Multi-Color
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Fragrance: Mild (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Grafting, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Crabapple
Crabapple can be grafted for named varieties, or grown from seed.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Crabapple?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Crabapple is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces, fills the garden with delightful fragrance and rewards you with fresh, homegrown produce.
Buy Crabapple online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crabapple a good pick for a fragrant garden?
Crabapple produces a mild daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
When will Crabapple start producing fruit after planting?
Crabapple typically begins producing fruit 2-3 years after planting, with grafted plants often fruiting sooner. Flowers appear in spring, followed by fruit development over the following months.
How tall does Crabapple grow and how quickly?
Crabapple is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 25 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
Can Crabapple be harmful to household pets?
While Crabapple is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How often should I water Crabapple in Pakistan’s climate?
Crabapple needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
