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Crabapple (Malus Domestica Prairiefire) - Saib
سیب
Malus Domestica Prairiefire
Rs 15,000
In stock
Crabapple (Saib / سیب) 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. Originally cultivated in Central Asia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and 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
- Pink
- 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
- Yes
- 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 Domestica Prairiefire), known in Pakistan as Saib (سیب), is originally cultivated in Central Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its mild daytime fragrance, its pink 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 Domestica Prairiefire
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 25 ft
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Fragrance: Mild (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Grafting
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: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Crabapple
Apple trees are propagated through grafting onto selected rootstock to maintain fruit variety and control tree size.
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 Saib 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.
What is the fruiting season for Crabapple in Pakistan?
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 many years does Crabapple take to reach full size?
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.
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.
What months can I expect Crabapple to flower?
Crabapple blooms in spring, producing pink flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
