Malus 'Katherine'

Common name: flowering crabapple
Type:
Tree
USDA hardiness zones:
4-8

ëKatherine is an upright, spreading crabapple that matures to 15-20 tall. It was discovered as a chance seedling in Rochester, New York in 1928. Pink buds open to pinkish-white, double flowers (to 2 1/4î diameter) in spring (April). Flowers fade to white. Flowers are followed by greenish-yellow crabapples (to 1/4î diameter) blushed with red. Crabapples mature in fall and persist on the tree into early winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Leaves are dark green.

  • Full sun
  • Medium
  • Low

Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Although some flowers may be lost, it is best to prune this tree as needed in late winter.

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