Malus pumila 'MN#1711'

Size and growth:

Height:

8.0 to 10.0 feet

Spread:

8.0 to 10.0 feet

Bloom / flowers:

Time:

April

Color:

Pinkish white

Other characteristics:

Edible fruit, Flowering tree, Showy flowers, Humming birds, Showy fruit, Birds, White, Fragrant flowers, Pink, and Butterflies

Uses:

This dwarf apple tree is shaped, pruned and grown primarily with a view toward fruit production, and its ornamental features are considered secondary. It should be grouped in a sunny location with other Malus varieties. April apple blossoms and fall fruit add color and interest to the landscape.

Problems:

Potential disease problems include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Insect pests include aphids, maggots, borers and spider mites.